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oikodomophobia

oikodomophobia
 n.— «A new term has been coined to describe the condition which leaves millions of people in fear of dealing with cowboy tradesmen—oikodomophobia. Six in 10 people claim to suffer from the condition when forced to negotiate with plumbers, builders and roofers for a job on their property.» —“Fear of rogue tradesmen” Evening Times (Glasgow, Scotland) Mar. 9, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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