phobeとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

phobe (複数形 phobes)

1. A person who experiences a phobia (“fear または dislike”).
   • 1972, Paul Gallico, Honorable Cat, page 10:

     If you are not a phobe, it is almost impossible not to stroke a cat that comes within range.

   • 1995, John B. Sanford, A Book of American Women, page 140:

     What would she have felt about such philes of themselves and phobes of the rest, all those lovers of Jesus and haters of the Jews?

   • 2015, Lynn Lindquist, Secret of the Sevens, →ISBN:

     "You're telling me you're gay?" I put my hand on his leg. When he glances at it, I jerk it away. "Oh. Sorry," I blurt out. "That was totally innocent. I'm not, you know, like that." Kollin rolls his eyes. "Don't be such a phobe, Michaels."

参考

• 'phobe

名詞

'phobe (複数形 'phobes)

1. (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.

参考

• phobe