Wacky Words and Freaky Phobias

Catherine Omer, Reporter

 

Absquatulate – to leave abruptly

 

Chad – the access piece of paper that is removed from punching

 

Hallux – In anatomy: the big toe

 

Obnubilate – to darken or dim something

 

Iatrophobia – intense fear of doctors

 

Coulrophobia – fear of clowns

 

Sources:

https://www.lexico.com/explore/weird-and-wonderful-words

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary