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anglophobe

fo' reel, them brits is evil, yo

Hey fou. you aint nothin but an anglophobe.

wazzat?! how'd'you lern a werd like dat?
by cinnabun! August 28, 2003
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aggressive Anglophone

An aggressive Anglophone is someone who insists that English and only English should be spoken in the United States.
I met an aggressive Anglophone asshole today; she overheard me talking Cajun French to my copines even though we're in Louisiana.
by Angel of the Morning May 8, 2020
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anglophile

Someone (more often than not American) who holds an extremely romanticised view of England and the English. Can be found putting on an Dick Van Dyke-esque English accent and saying things like 'fag'.
Anglophile: "Alright mate, can I nick a fag?"
by Kay March 27, 2006
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anglophobia

Someone who is genuinely scared of or fearful of English people, or those who originate from England.

A person suffering from anglophobia is known as an anglophobe
Game show host: Congratulations! You have won a round trip ticket to England!

Anglophobe: Yikes! I suffer from anglophobia! Give the prize to someone else! I'd rather die than set foot in *shudder* England!
by SWFC August 10, 2006
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Anglophile

a person who favors English or British culture over their own. they consider British history, arts, music, culture, etc. (modern or historical) to be superior to their own. this person may use preferred British spelling for common words such as colour instead of color, favourite instead of favorite, centre, instead of center, grey instead of gray, etc.
"Stop obsessing over Shakespeare, you Anglophile!"

"Anglophiles are so intellectual!"

"Only an Anglophile would like that sub-par Brit-pop crap!"
by asheneyed May 6, 2008
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Anglophone

English-speaker, someone from a country that speaks english i.e. Britain, US; originating from term (Anglo) referring to early northern european peoples
He is an anglophone
by cai November 11, 2003
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anglophile

A lover of things English; used pejoratively or self-referentially.

In practice, a person with an unhealthy admiration for English culture. Similar to a wigger or Otaku. Contrasted somewhat by an asiaphile whom, while lusting after either the aura or perceived accessibility of an Asian mate, generally has a non-existent or patronizing relationship with Asian culture.
Anglophiles will listen to any trashy club-pop, as long as a skinny guy from the small island poses in a "mod" suit on the poster.
by plasticman September 4, 2004
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