Santaphobia

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The fear of Santa Claus or Christmas. humorous, uncountable

    "You've done it again. It's practically Christmas Eve, and you haven't bought a single present. What's with you? Santaphobia?"

Example

More examples

"You've done it again. It's practically Christmas Eve, and you haven't bought a single present. What's with you? Santaphobia?"

Etymology

From Santa + -phobia.

Related phrases

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