Fear Of Long Words Has The World’s Cruelest Phobia Name

Ever heard of hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia? Yep, the fear of long words has a name so long it could scare you into therapy! This 36-letter tongue-twister is the ultimate prank by linguists, turning a legit phobia into a viral meme. From TikTok laughs to serious anxiety, it’s proof that words can be both hilarious and terrifying—talk about a lexical plot twist!