Gnomophobia

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A fear or dislike of garden gnomes. humorous, informal, uncountable

    "Pop superstar Elton John says "gnomophobia" is partly to blame for the delay in getting his animated film, "Gnomeo and Juliet," brought to life."

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"Pop superstar Elton John says "gnomophobia" is partly to blame for the delay in getting his animated film, "Gnomeo and Juliet," brought to life."

Etymology

From gnome + -o- + -phobia.

Related phrases

garden gnome

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