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Baracknophobia

Baracknophobia noun: an irrational opposition to Barack Obama (US president from 2009–2017).

Noun

Baracknophobia (uncountable)

  1. (derogatory, humorous, informal) An irrational opposition to Barack Obama (US president from 2009–2017).
    • With the party gearing up for a major election, it seems that such frivolous and irate protestations on the economy and Baracknophobia isn't as vogue as it was in 2010-2011.2012 April 23, 2966 Dead, “#Teabaggers heading into the sunset”, in alt.fan.rush-limbaugh (Usenet)
    Antonyms:
    Obamamania, Obamania

Antonyms of Baracknophobia

Origin of Baracknophobia

Blend of Barack + arachnophobia. Popularized by comedian Jon Stewart in 2007.

Questions about Baracknophobia

What does Baracknophobia mean?
Baracknophobia means an irrational opposition to Barack Obama (US president from 2009–2017).
What part of speech is Baracknophobia?
Baracknophobia is a noun.

Words near Baracknophobia in the dictionary

  1. Baracbac
  2. barachois
  3. barachory
  4. barack
  5. Barackman
  6. Baracknophobia
  7. baraclude
  8. baracromian
  9. baracromians
  10. barad
  11. Barada

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