Baracknophobia

noun, slang

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Noun
  1. 1
    An irrational opposition to Barack Obama (US president from 2009–2017). derogatory, humorous, informal, uncountable

    "With the party gearing up for a major election, it seems that such frivolous and irate protestations on the economy and Baracknophobia isn't as vogue as it was in 2010-2011."

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"With the party gearing up for a major election, it seems that such frivolous and irate protestations on the economy and Baracknophobia isn't as vogue as it was in 2010-2011."

Etymology

Blend of Barack + arachnophobia. Popularized by comedian Jon Stewart in 2007.

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