homophobic

American

[hoh-muh-fohb-ik] / ˌhoʊ məˈfoʊb ɪk /

adjective

fearful of, contemptuous of, or hostile toward gay people or homosexuality.

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Q. Violent Homophobic "Jokes": My mom is pregnant by and engaged to marry "Chuck."

From Slate • Jul. 9, 2012

Q. Re: Violent Homophobic Jokes: I am absolutely surprised at your answer to this young woman.

From Slate • Jul. 9, 2012

Homophobic comments and behavior are far less tolerated than they used to be, he said, and younger generations treat most coming-out news with relatively open minds.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2011

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