Polite word used negatively towards Men who appear gay towards a female, when in fact they are hitting on them. This confusion allows both parties to be openly flirtatious and form a basis for a sexual encounter. Often found at social gatherings in creative circles, and can strike at any given introduction.

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.