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Turgidphobia 

(tûr′jĭd-fō′bē-ə)
1. The abnormal, irrational fear of using bombastic words, which compels one to avoid them in communication.
2. The fear of being misunderstood from the usage of bombastic words.
3. An irrational dislike of people who use bombastic words.

This word was created by combining two words 'turgid' and 'phobia', this came by as a result of an observation made of the phenomenon where people know a lot of bombastic words or not so commonly used words in everyday language, but they feel anxious to use the words when communicating for fear of being misunderstood, taken out of context or judged. Instead, they choose to use simple words or the most common words, in order to fit in.

submitted by Senzo Spencer Tsibande
‘Gugu has turgidphobia and therefore prefers to make use of the simplest English words.’

'Spencer had just learned the word pulchritude but was afraid to use it in his class speech and instead he used the word beautiful. He later realized that he had turgidphobia.'
Turgidphobia by Mkhontweni February 6, 2021
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turgid-love-rocket 

A term usually reserved for the erect male member.
Yo! Tyrelle! Git your ass over here now and blow on my turgid-love-rocket till it bathes your sweet tonsils in cock custard
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turgid reflex 

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a. L. turgidus, from turgere to swell. 1. Distended beyond the natural state by some internal agent or expansive force; swelled; swollen; bloated; inflated; tumid; -- especially applied to an enlarged part of the body; as, a turgid limb; turgid fruit.
The peeled potato has become turgid because it has been left in water too long. Now its big and soft:P
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When you open your mouth to speak, you have no control over what comes out. But you can bet it will be something stupid.
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Brandy: "You're a dolt."
Chas: "Don't harsh on me! I have a Synonym. Syndome. Syntax. Syndrome. Something."
Brandy: "Idiot."
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