DEFINITION: n. Anxiety caused by fear that one's body odor may offend others; often exacerbated when required to remove heavy sweaters, or footwear.v. To worry about the way you smell.

Detaphobia

Created by: Ellemorpheus

Pronunciation: Deh-tah-pho-bee-ah

Sentence: His detaphobia caused him to pretend he was allergic to the cold in order to avoid taking off his coat.

Etymology: Deta-detach phobia- fear

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