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'phobe

'phobe noun: a homophobe (person who dislikes homosexuals).

Noun

'phobe (plural 'phobes)

  1. (informal) A homophobe (person who dislikes homosexuals).
    • "Is the doctor a ’phobe?" Kip said. "No, actually, he's gay," Mark said.2001, Aldo Alvarez, Interesting Monsters, page 144
    • “Yeah, the hair screams gay.” “Got a problem with queers? Or are you an asshole to everyone?” “Only to guys with pink hair who try to run me over.” So, everyone. At least he wasn't a ’phobe.2015, Lissa Kasey, Evolution, page 7

Forms of 'phobe

plural'phobes

Origin of 'phobe

Shortening of homophobe

Questions about 'phobe

What does 'phobe mean?
'phobe means a homophobe (person who dislikes homosexuals).
What part of speech is 'phobe?
'phobe is a noun.
What is the plural of 'phobe?
The plural of 'phobe is 'phobes.

Words near 'phobe in the dictionary

  1. 'ours
  2. 'ow
  3. 'pataphysics
  4. 'pedia
  5. 'Phags-pa
  6. 'phobe
  7. 'phobes
  8. 'phone
  9. 'phone number
  10. 'phone numbers
  11. 'phoned

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