Meaning of cryophobe | Babel Free
Examples
“Here’s where all Wiseacres, Fuss-budgets and cryophobes (cryophobia, morbid fear of cold) get⟳ off. The remainder of this talk⟳ is for the young ones, who, because they know⟳ no more about it than I do, do not bother their heads about avoiding exposure except as a matter⟳ of their own⟳ personal comfort.”
“If you dread cold and ice you are both a psychrophobe and a cryophobe and should hie yourself to warmer climes.”
“It’s bad enough under normal circumstances having a wife who can’t stand⟳ cold weather. But having one like⟳ mine who morbidly fears the freeze⟳ makes it beyond belief when the temperature skids below zero. No way can you know⟳ just how bad it is unless you have⟳ your own⟳ cryophobe.”
“Too bad I didn't bottle up some of that -26F shit. Just crack open⟳ the lid and *WHOOSH!*. :) Even better, drop some bottles of -26F onto Orlando Florida and watch⟳ the cryophobes scream⟳ doomsday when the temperature drops to 70F from 100F!”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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