'phobe

English

Etymology

Shortening of homophobe

Noun

'phobe (plural 'phobes)

  1. (informal) A homophobe (person who dislikes homosexuals).
    • 2001, Aldo Alvarez, Interesting Monsters, page 144:
      "Is the doctor a ’phobe?" Kip said. "No, actually, he's gay," Mark said.
    • 2015, Lissa Kasey, Evolution, page 7:
      “Yeah, the hair screams gay.” “Got a problem with queers? Or are you an asshole to everyone?” “Only to guys with pink hair who try to run me over.” So, everyone. At least he wasn't a ’phobe.

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