gelotophobia
An abnormal and persistent fear of being laughed atAn abnormal and persistent fear of being laughed at.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)An abnormal and persistent fear of being laughed at.
Origin
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek γέλως (gélōs, “laughter”) + -phobia.Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek γέλως (gélōs, “laughter”) + -phobia.
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