"Homophobe" is a neologism used by gays and gay rights activists to describe anybody who does not like homosexuality. It is a stupid and poorly-conceived term for several reasons:
1. It implies that the person that it is applied to is afraid of homosexuals. Of course, hardly anyone actually is.
2. It shows a stunning amount of ignorance on the person who invented it. Literally translated, it means "fear of the same"(it can also mean "fear of humans" when interpreted as a bastard mix of Latin and Greek. By this definition, nearly all wild animals are homophobic).
3. It is extremely overused by people who don't have a clue about what they're talking about(e.g. "The Bible is homophobic because it says that gays should be burned!").
4. It has needlessly negative connotations(most likely stemming from the -phobe suffix). If somebody(e.g. me) does not think that homosexuality is a good thing, how is that wrong?
Needless to say, it is a pointless - yet overused - political buzzword that has no basis in reality, and usage should be avoided.
1. It implies that the person that it is applied to is afraid of homosexuals. Of course, hardly anyone actually is.
2. It shows a stunning amount of ignorance on the person who invented it. Literally translated, it means "fear of the same"(it can also mean "fear of humans" when interpreted as a bastard mix of Latin and Greek. By this definition, nearly all wild animals are homophobic).
3. It is extremely overused by people who don't have a clue about what they're talking about(e.g. "The Bible is homophobic because it says that gays should be burned!").
4. It has needlessly negative connotations(most likely stemming from the -phobe suffix). If somebody(e.g. me) does not think that homosexuality is a good thing, how is that wrong?
Needless to say, it is a pointless - yet overused - political buzzword that has no basis in reality, and usage should be avoided.
Guy 1: Man, I'll never be gay. It's just...GAY.
Guy 2: HOMOPHOBE!
Guy 1: That is the gayest word ever. -goes home to watch Rambo-
Guy 2: HOMOPHOBE!
Guy 1: That is the gayest word ever. -goes home to watch Rambo-
by Lockett March 6, 2008
Get the homophobemug. A term used by homosexuals to rationalize or discount the opinion of straight people who feel homosexuality is wrong or immoral.
"That homosexual just called me a homophobe, just because I said I believe homosexuality is immoral!"
by sdjksa- July 15, 2004
Get the homophobemug. Attack word used by homosexuals and their liberal support crew against people who choose not to embrace homosexuality.
Normal person: I don't think sodomizing other men and subverting gender characteristics is a good thing.
Liberal student: YOU HOMOPHOBE!
Liberal student: YOU HOMOPHOBE!
by You can use a pseudonym. September 28, 2004
Get the homophobemug. the worst kind of people in the world. they think the gays are bad like.. really the gays are great if you ask me
by _.je.taime.trop._ June 30, 2018
Get the homophobemug. Whats wrong with smokin dick homophobe?
by MR. N November 13, 2004
Get the Homophobemug. A person (particularly a male) who "hates" or is afraid of homosexuals; this behavior is actually because they are also gay themselves or are afraid that they are gay but don't want to know so they use the label, "homophobe" to disguise themselves
John: Eww! Stupid fags get a room.
Amy: Oh shut up John, you are gay.
John: What? no i'm not! Gay people creep me out. I think i'm a homophobe.
Amy: Yea, whateva. You're in denial.....
Amy: Oh shut up John, you are gay.
John: What? no i'm not! Gay people creep me out. I think i'm a homophobe.
Amy: Yea, whateva. You're in denial.....
by correctDefinition September 27, 2008
Get the Homophobemug. by ßcuffy May 17, 2021
Get the homophobemug.