Definition of germophobe in English:

germophobe

(also germaphobe)

noun ˈdʒəməfəʊbˈjərməˌfōb

A person with an extreme fear of germs and an obsession with cleanliness.
I'm not a germophobe, but everyone knows that hotel remote controls are never cleaned and are probably filthy
Example sentencesExamples
- He was a germophobe with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- The germophobe in me hates to sacrifice a chunk of cheese or tangy pickle when it falls on the table instead of the plate.
- Call me a prude, call me a germaphobe, but I can't be the only girl who has a problem with this.
- I'm no germophobe, but I dread to think what that petri dish is breeding.
- And germophobes, relax: city water is chlorinated, and experts report that pathogens impolitely left on spigots by the lips of preceding drinkers don't creep down into pipes.
- She's a germophobe who finds it easier to avoid physical contact with other people and hasn't invited anyone into her home for a long time.
- Maybe they saw me not as some crazed germophobe, but as someone who was actually sick.
- We've become a nation of germophobes, battling to obliterate every bug in our environment.
- Any germophobes out there would have long left this establishment but, to be honest, I've eaten in far, far worse environments.
- OK, I'll admit that I am a bit of a germophobe, but is it really necessary for people to lick their fingers when paging through a stack of documents?
- It makes for a great horror movie for germophobes!
- The store even has fake vintage Tshirts for germophobes who can't stand to wear used clothing.

Derivatives

germophobia

noun dʒəːməˈfəʊbɪəˌdʒərməˈfoʊbiə

mass noun

Extreme fear of germs and obsession with cleanliness.
because of my germophobia, I don't even want to kiss anyone
Example sentencesExamples
- I would also talk to your therapist about the germophobia issue.
- Anyway, this experience is given as the basis for his OCD/germophobia/whatever it is.
- We rehearsed with the cast for a week before shooting, and we mostly told stories about our own germophobia.

germophobic

adjectivedʒəːməˈfəʊbɪkˌdʒərməˈfoʊbɪk

Having an extreme fear of germs and an obsession with cleanliness.
an eccentric, germophobic millionaire
Example sentencesExamples
- I'm a bit germophobic at the best of times
- Less germophobic people may be content to simply replace brushes every 3 to 4 months.
- I am a little germaphobic on the public transportation system.
- Basically it says our germophobic behavior means our immune system doesn't get trained properly and thus goes berserk over harmless things.

Origin

Late 19th century: from germ + -phobia.

Definition of germophobe in US English:

germophobe

(also germaphobe)

nounˈjərməˌfōb

A person with an extreme fear of germs and an obsession with cleanliness.
I'm not a germophobe, but everyone knows that hotel remote controls are never cleaned and are probably filthy
Example sentencesExamples
- She's a germophobe who finds it easier to avoid physical contact with other people and hasn't invited anyone into her home for a long time.
- I'm no germophobe, but I dread to think what that petri dish is breeding.
- The germophobe in me hates to sacrifice a chunk of cheese or tangy pickle when it falls on the table instead of the plate.
- Maybe they saw me not as some crazed germophobe, but as someone who was actually sick.
- He was a germophobe with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- We've become a nation of germophobes, battling to obliterate every bug in our environment.
- OK, I'll admit that I am a bit of a germophobe, but is it really necessary for people to lick their fingers when paging through a stack of documents?
- It makes for a great horror movie for germophobes!
- And germophobes, relax: city water is chlorinated, and experts report that pathogens impolitely left on spigots by the lips of preceding drinkers don't creep down into pipes.
- Call me a prude, call me a germaphobe, but I can't be the only girl who has a problem with this.
- Any germophobes out there would have long left this establishment but, to be honest, I've eaten in far, far worse environments.
- The store even has fake vintage Tshirts for germophobes who can't stand to wear used clothing.

Origin

Late 19th century: from germ + -phobia.

词汇	germophobe
释义	Definition of germophobe in English: germophobe (also germaphobe) noun ˈdʒəməfəʊbˈjərməˌfōb A person with an extreme fear of germs and an obsession with cleanliness. I'm not a germophobe, but everyone knows that hotel remote controls are never cleaned and are probably filthy Example sentencesExamples He was a germophobe with obsessive-compulsive disorder. The germophobe in me hates to sacrifice a chunk of cheese or tangy pickle when it falls on the table instead of the plate. Call me a prude, call me a germaphobe, but I can't be the only girl who has a problem with this. I'm no germophobe, but I dread to think what that petri dish is breeding. And germophobes, relax: city water is chlorinated, and experts report that pathogens impolitely left on spigots by the lips of preceding drinkers don't creep down into pipes. She's a germophobe who finds it easier to avoid physical contact with other people and hasn't invited anyone into her home for a long time. Maybe they saw me not as some crazed germophobe, but as someone who was actually sick. We've become a nation of germophobes, battling to obliterate every bug in our environment. Any germophobes out there would have long left this establishment but, to be honest, I've eaten in far, far worse environments. OK, I'll admit that I am a bit of a germophobe, but is it really necessary for people to lick their fingers when paging through a stack of documents? It makes for a great horror movie for germophobes! The store even has fake vintage Tshirts for germophobes who can't stand to wear used clothing. Derivatives germophobia noun dʒəːməˈfəʊbɪəˌdʒərməˈfoʊbiə mass noun Extreme fear of germs and obsession with cleanliness. because of my germophobia, I don't even want to kiss anyone Example sentencesExamples I would also talk to your therapist about the germophobia issue. Anyway, this experience is given as the basis for his OCD/germophobia/whatever it is. We rehearsed with the cast for a week before shooting, and we mostly told stories about our own germophobia. germophobic adjectivedʒəːməˈfəʊbɪkˌdʒərməˈfoʊbɪk Having an extreme fear of germs and an obsession with cleanliness. an eccentric, germophobic millionaire Example sentencesExamples I'm a bit germophobic at the best of times Less germophobic people may be content to simply replace brushes every 3 to 4 months. I am a little germaphobic on the public transportation system. Basically it says our germophobic behavior means our immune system doesn't get trained properly and thus goes berserk over harmless things. Origin Late 19th century: from germ + -phobia. Definition of germophobe in US English: germophobe (also germaphobe) nounˈjərməˌfōb A person with an extreme fear of germs and an obsession with cleanliness. I'm not a germophobe, but everyone knows that hotel remote controls are never cleaned and are probably filthy Example sentencesExamples She's a germophobe who finds it easier to avoid physical contact with other people and hasn't invited anyone into her home for a long time. I'm no germophobe, but I dread to think what that petri dish is breeding. The germophobe in me hates to sacrifice a chunk of cheese or tangy pickle when it falls on the table instead of the plate. Maybe they saw me not as some crazed germophobe, but as someone who was actually sick. He was a germophobe with obsessive-compulsive disorder. We've become a nation of germophobes, battling to obliterate every bug in our environment. OK, I'll admit that I am a bit of a germophobe, but is it really necessary for people to lick their fingers when paging through a stack of documents? It makes for a great horror movie for germophobes! And germophobes, relax: city water is chlorinated, and experts report that pathogens impolitely left on spigots by the lips of preceding drinkers don't creep down into pipes. Call me a prude, call me a germaphobe, but I can't be the only girl who has a problem with this. Any germophobes out there would have long left this establishment but, to be honest, I've eaten in far, far worse environments. The store even has fake vintage Tshirts for germophobes who can't stand to wear used clothing. Origin Late 19th century: from germ + -phobia.
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