Zomaiphobia is the fear of the word "f***". Some people don't like to hear swearing; once they do, they will express extreme anger and irritation.
The phobia's name literally means "life word fear". It is derived from the Greek word ζῶ (zô), meaning "life", as the word "f***" refers to a method of reproduction.
The actual word has been removed so as not to harm those with this phobia.
Using “funk” and “fr*ck” can really help when talking to a zomaiphobic friend.
See also[]
- Genophobia, the phobia of sex
- Fylophobia, the phobia of the word "sex"