THINKABLINKAPHOBIA: \THINK uh BLINK uh FO beea\ noun: When running down the ramp to your platform in Grand Central, the optical illusion that the red lights on the side of the train are blinking–meaning the train is about to close its doors and depart.

USAGE: I thought I was about to miss the 6:17 to Waccabuc, but when I reached the platform, I realized the train lights were not blinking and I had a minute to spare.