Pronunciation: /dʒɝməˌfoʊb/
noun a person who has an extreme fear of germs and avoids contact with other people or objects that may be contaminated
A1 My friend is a germaphobe and always carries hand sanitizer.
A2 The germaphobe refused to shake hands with anyone at the party.
B1 As a germaphobe, she always wipes down surfaces before sitting down in a restaurant.
B2 The germaphobe's fear of germs has led them to wear gloves in public places.
C1 The germaphobe's obsession with cleanliness borders on OCD.
C2 The germaphobe's meticulous hygiene practices have kept them healthy for years.
formal The germaphobe always carries hand sanitizer with them wherever they go.
informal My friend is such a germaphobe, she won't even touch a doorknob without using a tissue.
slang I can't stand being around that germaphobe, they're always freaking out about getting sick.
figurative She was a germaphobe when it came to her personal information, never sharing anything with anyone.
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