'phobe

noun

A homophobe (person who dislikes homosexuals).

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Meanings

noun'phobe (plural 'phobes)

plural 'phobes

  1. informalA 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
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    “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

Origin

Shortening of homophobe

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APA

'phobe. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/'phobe

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Chicago

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