coulrophobe

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noun

A person who fears or dislikes clowns.

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Meanings

nouncoulrophobe (plural coulrophobes)

plural coulrophobes

  1. A person who fears or dislikes clowns.

    A jaunty, modern-day clown in jazzy clothes, Mr Tumble has only the merest dab of a red nose linking him to his big-top ancestors, making him acceptable viewing for the most committed coulrophobe.

    2015 July 8, Ryan Gilbey, “Justin Fletcher, king of CBeebies, gets ready to Tumble”, in The Guardian
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APA

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“coulrophobe.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coulrophobe. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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