misophonia

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noun

An intolerance of certain sounds, such as chewing, slurping, etc.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œI sipped my coffee, slurping it as loudly as possible to irritate Max. He absolutely hated the sounds people made when eating or drinking -- misophonia, I think.” Stephanie Berchiolly; Train Bound to Forty; 2022. β€œHis distinct Long Island accent that hits my misophonia-cursed ears just the wrong way.” Chapter 1: Back to the Single Life; Cosmopolitan (New York); Feb 2022.
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