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English
Etymology
Shortening of homophobe
Noun
'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.
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