hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia

It is actually the never ending fear of long words .
If you don't believe me look it up

Alice: So doc' is there anything wrong
Doc: I'm affraid you have hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
Alice: AAAAAAARGH MAKE IT STOP PLEASE NO AAAAAAAAARG
Doc: they should make an abreviation for this ...

by Rhinostril February 6, 2014

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hipopotomonstrosesquipedaliofobia

The most ironic word in the world meaning "The fear of long words"

Conversation between a person with hipopotomonstrosesquipedaliofobia and their firend.
*So you fear anything?
*Yes actually I have a fear of long words.
*Oh and what's it called as a phobia?
*Blank stare*

by MrDiablos July 14, 2016

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hippopotomonstrosesquipedalianism

The art of using VERY long words to confuse people. It comes from the root 'sesquipedalian', which means one who uses long words to (again) confuse people. Source: Mrs. Burns Dictionary of Obscure, and Preposterous Words.

Hippopotomonstrosesquipedalianism is the art of utilizing extremely elongated lexicons to give the appearance of being more intelligent to one's acquaintances.

by Dan Richards February 20, 2008

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Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia

...a fear of long words

I suffer from HippopotomonYEEEAAAAARRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Al Berry March 1, 2004

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Hipopotofobia

A shortened version of Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia - The fear of long words

Pronounced: Hippo - Pot - Oh - Phobia

Jack: Hey Jill, you know the word hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia? Is there an easier term for it?

Jill: Yeah Jack, you can also say hipopotofobia!

Jack: Okay, thanks Jill!

by Hipopotofobia February 11, 2019

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