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God squad
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a group of Christians who go around trying to convert people or hand out religious materials
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
God squads
What is the origin of the term "God squad" and how is it used?
"God squad" is a slang term that emerged in mid-20th-century English, combining "God" with "squad" to describe an organized group. It refers to Christians who go around actively trying to convert people, hand out religious materials, or promote their faith in a coordinated way. The term is used in informal speech, media, and commentary, often humorously or critically. It is mildly derogatory, emphasizing zeal and activism rather than being vulgar or deeply offensive.
Examples
The God squad was at the mall handing out pamphlets.
