Baracknophobia

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noun

An irrational opposition to Barack Obama (US president from 2009–2017).

Opposite
ObamamaniaObamania
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Meanings

nounBaracknophobia (uncountable)
  1. derogatoryhumorousinformaluncountableAn 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

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn irrational opposition to Barack Obama (US president from 2009–2017).

Opposite
ObamamaniaObamania

Origin

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

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APA

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

MLA

“Baracknophobia.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Baracknophobia. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Baracknophobia,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Baracknophobia.

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