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Gnomophobia

Noun. The intense dislike, hatred or fear of the fantastical race of gnomes.
Person A: I think all gnomes are evil
Person B: Gnomophobia will not be tolerated at this establishment!
Gnomophobia by Misgnomer April 10, 2026

Nomophobia 

Fear of being away from a mobile phone
Sherwyn has a serious case of nomophobia
Nomophobia by ravi001 August 31, 2015

Globophobia 

Jane has a fear of balloons, called Globophobia
Globophobia by Mimi BB August 29, 2011

Globophobia 

An intense fear of balloons. Usually Latex balloons but can be metallic.
Clown: Hi little one do you want a balloon?
The clown shows a balloon and the kid runs away.

Man: I hate balloons. I run away screaming everytime I see one.

person: Why?

Man: Oh I have Globophobia.

gnostophobia 

fear of knowledge, or fear of knowing something. lack of curiosity or ability to learn anything.
their son's self-diagnosed gnostophobia was cited as the reason he frequented bars instead of the library.
gnostophobia by bestclioever September 12, 2009

glowmophobia 

The fear of glowsticks, light shows, and any other bright object often found at raves and nightclubs. Usually contracted after many jaded years of noodle wrestling and cuddle puddle jumping.
If Euphoria doesn't stop trying to give me a light show, I'm gonna develop a serious case of glowmophobia and have to call the Glowstalkas to carry his angel-winged embracing, non-drugged ass outta this noodlefest.
glowmophobia by m311b November 2, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007
Word of the Day on October 8, 2026

square grouper

Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004
Word of the Day on October 7, 2026
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