otisphobia

A fear of lifts/elevators

Tim. This lady is afraid of lifts so she has to walk out of the recovery unit after her surgery.
Mike. What's that called then, you're a doctor?
Tim. What?
Mike. Fear of lifts.
Tim. Dunno.
Mike. Is it elaphobia?
Tim. No,it must be something derived from the latin.
Mike. Otisphobia?
Tim. You should send that to Urban Dictionary.

by mobius June 8, 2005