Meaning of omphalophobia | Babel Free

Definitions

Fear of navels.

rare, uncountable

Examples

“So, for example, both Edna and Harriet agree that they had a contract that obligated Edna to teach Bellydancing for Seniors at Harriet's Dance Studio and Retirement Village. They also both agree that Edna became crippled by a sudden onset of Omphalophobia. Edna, though fearful, was also very responsible, and telephoned Tedwardo, her longtime dancing buddy, to take over her contractual obligations.”

“Some people can’t even bear the thought of picking the fluff out of their bellybuttons - these people suffer from what is known as omphalophobia.”

CEFR level