verb
- to speak or write in a tedious, self-righteous, or moralistic manner; to deliver a sermon or moral lecture in an annoying way
Usage: informal; often derogatory; third-person singular present tense of 'preachify'
Examples
- He preachifies about healthy eating while ordering fast food.
- She preachifies to her coworkers about work-life balance every Monday morning.
- The politician preachifies about family values in every speech.
- My uncle preachifies whenever we discuss politics at dinner.
- Instead of preachifying, she could simply set a good example.
- He preachifies about environmental responsibility but drives an SUV.
- The coach preachifies about teamwork rather than showing it in practice.