'phobe
English edit
Etymology edit
Shortening of homophobe
Noun edit
'phobe (plural 'phobes)
- (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.