TRYPOPHOBIA Definition & Meaning

trypophobia

[trip-uh-foh-bee-uh]

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noun

an irrational or disproportionate feeling of discomfort or revulsion at the sight of clustered holes or bumps, as seen in sponges, honeycombs, certain seed pods, soap bubbles, and bubbles in batter: although not officially recognized as a specific phobia, trypophobia is a subject of ongoing psychiatric research.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

trypophobic adjective

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of trypophobia¹

First recorded in 2005–10; from Greek �ٰ�ŷ��(��) “hole” + -o- ( def. ) + -phobia ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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Here, Dr. Kupfer was presenting findings to colleagues on trypophobia, the aversion to clustered holes experienced by some people.

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He even pushes buttons he may not have even intended to; if you suffer from trypophobia, you’re in for an extra-hellish experience.

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Do I love that the actual speaker looks like a trypophobia disaster?

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Sufferers of trypophobia, an aversion to clusters of holes or cracks, are outing themselves online as a reaction to internet memes.

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As with pimple popping, there is an ambivalence within trypophobia.

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What does trypophobia mean?

Trypophobia is a word for the strong feeling of discomfort or revulsion at the sight of tiny holes or bumps.People who report this feeling are repulsed by things like the tiny seeds on strawberries, small bubbles in batter or soap foam, and the clusters of small holes in things like sponges and seed pods. Trypophobia is a relatively recent word that’s still very rarely used except by those whom it affects. It’s not officially recognized as a mental disorder.Example: A lot of people like intricate patterns with tiny details, but for a person with trypophobia, the patterns may trigger feelings of extreme disgust.

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