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homophones

Differently spelled words that pronounce exactly the same.

Some common homophones include
- there, their, they’re
- your, you’re
- taught, taut, tot
- aunt, ant
- for, four, fore
- break, brake
- scent, cent, sent
- weather, whether

An alarmingly significant chunk of the English-speaking population seems to struggle with homophonic words, age surprisingly not playing a major factor.

Having the ability to correctly use homophones is a skill that’s heavily unappreciated and seems to be dying off slowly. Therefore, if one encounters an individual with such a rare skill, realize how potentially valuable that individual may be. This is especially true for younger people. In a world where smartphones autocorrect wrong spelling but fail to autocorrect wrong homophone usage, this is a skill that should be highly valued.
Example 1 of incorrect usage of homophones

IMBECILE: Omggg your such a republikkkan if you don’t love Biden!!

NON-IMBECILE: *you’re

IMBECILE: I WILL REPORT YOU’RE COMMENT! MY FEELINGS ARE BEING HURT!!!

NON-IMBECILE: YOUR*

IMBECILE: proceeds to block

Example 2 of incorrect usage of homophones:

IMBECILE: Lol TYT always posts good stuff! There sooo smart and always know what’s up.

NON-IMBECILE: TYT is the definition of cringeworthy virtue-signaling. *They’re

IMBECILE: Shut up!! Their not virtue-signaling! There speaking the truth and not actually taking action and fighting injustice because they don’t need to!!

NON-IMBECILE: *They’re **They’re …FFS…

IMBECILE: Oh so now your a grammar nazi?! I’m not in English class so stfu!

NON-IMBECILE: *You’re. And I can clearly tell you’ve never taken English.

IMBECILE: Now your assuming my race!!? I reported you to Facebook!! Enjoy YOU’RE ban!!

NON-IMBECILE: Wait, what? Wow… you’re* YOUR*

IMBECILE: user proceeds to block and cowers to the nearest safe space
by TheLumpyPumpkin July 22, 2022
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Homophoboner

An unwanted erection experienced by a homophobe when they see guys doing something they see as sexually provocative, eg a guy kissing another guy.
The stronger the feelings of homophobia, the easier a homophoboner is achieved.
This erection is similar to one experienced by a rapist, as the owner of the penis experiences arousal and anger simultaneously. The anger only makes the boner more powerful though, making homophoboners a real hazard for the modern homophobe.
"I really wanted to heckle gay pride this year, but I'm scared I'll get a homophoboner like I got last year when this guy raped me by winking at me!"
by TronaIdDump March 4, 2019
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homophobic nigger

a term for someone whos a homophobic nigga whos scared of gay people
by slaveowner123 May 15, 2021
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Homophobic

Intense irrational fear of monkeys

Homo is the scientific name for primate
Phobic means irrational fear
Person A: Bro lets go to the zoo to see the monkeys
Person B: Heck naw I'm homophobic
by K.A. Chow April 26, 2023
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homophobic

Homophobia is a type of person that's phobic to something related to houses.
Person 1: Hey dude look at that awesome house!
Person 2: I'm homophobic !! screeches in agonising pain
by potatoyaro May 16, 2020
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Homophobe

An individual who possesses the fear of homosexuals.
Homophobe: Hey, did you hear that new Lady Gaga song, Born This Way? I think it should be called Born This Gay!

In the example above, a homophobe uses the word gay to insult a song that emphasizes how your sexual orientation doesn't make you a bad person.
by Quzu November 22, 2011
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Homophobic

Being excessively scared of houses.
Jon; Shit!

Bill; Calm down Jon, it's only a flat
Ed; You are really homophobic, aren't you
by Crimson Nightflame November 26, 2015
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