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insomnaphobia 

The fear of being unable to sleep, the stress of which, causes difficulty sleeping
It is difficult to know which came first, insomnia, or insomnaphobia.
insomnaphobia by traumatized January 10, 2009
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Incognophobia 

Fear of the unknown. That feeling you get when you’re faced with anything unfamiliar — not just people from other countries, but places, ideas, or situations that make you go “this isn’t right...” Usually shows up alongside things like nyctophobia (fear of the dark), where the real issue is uncertainty, not danger.

Not to be confused with xenophobia, which is more about hating or fearing foreigners.
Incognophobia is fear of any unknown — even if it’s just a job interview, a different vibe, or a blank map.
"My incognophobia is why I have so many trust issues."

"She won't travel outside the US — it's not hate, just incognophobia."
Incognophobia by xHeika April 21, 2025

Incognophobia 

Incognophobia

Fear of the unknown.
That feeling you get when you’re faced with anything unfamiliar — not just people from other countries, but places, ideas, or situations that make you go “this isn’t right...” Usually shows up alongside things like nyctophobia (fear of the dark), where the real issue is uncertainty, not danger.

Not to be confused with xenophobia, which is more about fearing foreign things.
Incognophobia is fear of any unknown — even if it’s just a new job, a different vibe, or a blank map.
"My incognophobia is why I have so many trust issues."

"She won't travel outside the US — it's not hate, just incognophobia."
Incognophobia by xHeika April 21, 2025
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026

piddlefart

verb. To waste time doing nothing.
Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
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
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