Definition of "phobic" [phobic]

• Of, relating to, arising from, or having a phobia. (adjective)
• One who has a phobia. (noun)

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• "April 5th, 2005 at 1:24 pm you do know that the term phobic covers any irrational negative reaction to a subject, right?"
• "He added, The old notion that people are carb-phobic is almost history."
• "Not only that, but to say she's slightly medically phobic is to make light of her discomfort somewhat."