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The feeling of anxiety that a host has when entertaining company because one is so concerned with making sure everybody is comfortable and happy.
Portmanteau of "anxiety" and "xenia" (the Greek concept of hospitality).
Portmanteau of "anxiety" and "xenia" (the Greek concept of hospitality).
by canonlibel September 20, 2010
Sep 12 Word of the Day
Anatidaephobia is defined as a pervasive, irrational fear that one is being watched by a duck. The anatidaephobic individual fears that no matter where they are or what they are doing, a duck watches.
Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.
Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.
by blank babushka October 24, 2009