Wayne’s Word – Arachibutyrophobia

It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or just a thought that won’t leave me alone.

If you’re joining in on today’s word, feel free to use this tag to connect your post to the series: #WaynesWord

Today’s word is Arachibutyrophobia.

I can’t even say this word but thank you Ben and Steve for introducing it to me. They have a really fantastic post talking about unusual phobias, you can check it out here.

Arachibutyrophobia struck a chord with me as it is the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth.

It might sound funny at first glance, but for those who experience it, the anxiety can be very real and disruptive. It is not necessarily a fear of peanut butter itself, but of the sticky sensation it creates.

It can often be linked to broader fears like choking (pseudodysphagia) or sticky textures and can lead to avoidance behaviors, such as refusing peanut butter or similar foods altogether.

I’m not sure if I have this fear per se but I definitely have a strong dislike for this sensation, almost like my mouth is trapped in peanut butter. A very unusual feeling. Have you ever heard of this phobia and can you relate?