English Explanatory Dictionary

maranoia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Anxiety, fear, or nervousness experienced by some individuals before or during a marathon.

Pronunciation

/ˌmæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ /mæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ /mɛɹ-/

Word forms

maranoia maranoias

Etymology

Blend of marathon + paranoia.

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