"'phobe" meaning in All languages combined

See 'phobe on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: 'phobes [plural]
Etymology: Shortening of homophobe Head templates: {{en-noun}} 'phobe (plural 'phobes)
  1. (informal) A homophobe (person who dislikes homosexuals). Tags: informal Related terms: phobe
    Sense id: en-'phobe-en-noun--jhuJvA8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "2001, Aldo Alvarez, Interesting Monsters, page 144:",
          "text": "\"Is the doctor a ’phobe?\" Kip said. \"No, actually, he's gay,\" Mark said.",
          "type": "quote"
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        {
          "ref": "2015, Lissa Kasey, Evolution, page 7:",
          "text": "“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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        "(informal) A homophobe (person who dislikes homosexuals)."
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