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baracknophobia

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
barac-kno-pho-bia
IPA
29
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An irrational opposition to Barack Obama (US president from 2009–2017).

Derogatory; Humorous; Informal; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Usage

Phrases

Clinton crazies Bush derangement syndrome Trump derangement syndrome

Frequently Paired Words

Clinton crazies Bush derangement syndrome Trump derangement syndrome

Antonyms

Obamamania Obamania

Questions

What does baracknophobia mean?
An irrational opposition to Barack Obama (US president from 2009–2017).
Where does baracknophobia come from?
Blend of Barack + arachnophobia. Popularized by comedian Jon Stewart in 2007.

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