aibohphobia

The fear of palindromes.

1. Do you have aibohphobia?
2. Not so, Boston!

by Devon Lehman October 12, 2007

aibohphobia

(Pronounced: "Eye-bow-phobia")

"An extreme, reactionary, & debilitating fear of palindromes"

Phil: "Look: I know you just met Mary, so let me clue you in on something that may not occur to you until it's too late and you've already stepped in it: Mary has aibohphobia, so try to avoid using palindromes in your sentences, OK?

by A. Realking July 11, 2008

Aibohphobia

Irrational fear of palindromes (words that if read backwards are the same, ex. kayak, aibohphobia, Malayam (language in India))

Girl 1: Do you like to kayak?
Girl 2: AAAAH! IT’S JUST SO WRONG!
Girl 1: Oh I am sorry that I forgot that you have aibohphobia… (uh-oh!)
Girl 2: AAAH! THE HORROR!
Girl 1: Every time…

by AquaFoxNo.1 March 26, 2022

aibohphobia

The most widely used term for the fear of palindromes, which are words that are spelt the same forwards and backwards.

Ironically, the word aibohphobia is a palindrome.

Tim says he has aibohphobia

by ToolifyStudios December 29, 2024

Aibohphobia

Fear of palindromes. (Words that are spelled the same backwards and normally)

Guy 2:hey what’s your name?
Guy: Bob
Guy 2: *runs and breaks legs*
Guy: you ok?
Guy 2:I have this thing called Aibohphobia

Guy 2:NOOOO PLEASE HELP AGAIN!

by Phobiameanings March 30, 2021