Dromophobia

/ˌdrɑːmoʊˈfoʊbiə/ noun

Definition

An irrational fear of running, crossing streets quickly, or of motion and movement.

Etymology

From Greek dromos 'running' plus phobos 'fear'; a specific phobia named in the 19th century by psychologists studying anxiety disorders.

Kelly Says

Dromophobia is a real condition where people literally cannot run or cross streets in traffic—their brains are wired to fear rapid movement!

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