Meaning of gnomophobia | Babel Free

Definitions

A fear or dislike of garden gnomes.

humorous, informal, uncountable

Examples

“Pop superstar Elton John says "gnomophobia" is partly to blame⟳ for the delay⟳ in getting his animated film, "Gnomeo and Juliet," brought to life.”

““It’s good to confront the received wisdom that all gnomes are nasty,” Mr. Llewelyn-Bowen said. Referring to his wife, he added: “Also, Jackie has had to overcome⟳ her poshness and confront her gnomophobia.””

“As for me, I’m a fence sitter. The little red-shirted men sitting with fishing poles beside ponds are — ouch — insufferably cute. Yet I also think⟳ there is way too much snobbery in gardening. So if our gnomophobia is waning, that’s surely a good thing.”

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