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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