Noun suffix attached to another noun to express a strong dislike, hatred, or fear of that thing. Often corresponds to English '-phobia' or 'dislike of'. The degree can range from mild aversion to intense loathing.
See also: 犬嫌い (いぬぎらい)
He dislikes dogs and crosses the street when he sees one on a walk.
私は高所嫌いなので、展望台には行かない。
I have a fear of heights, so I do not go to observation decks.
hates losing; competitive; sore loser
antipathy; prejudice; irrational dislike
misanthropy; dislike of people; misanthrope
misogyny; woman-hater; misogynist
misandry; man-hater
person who dislikes staying at home
stay-at-home; shut-in; recluse
shut-in; recluse; person who dislikes going out
benigirai; ukiyo-e print style omitting vermilion
unsociable; introverted; disliking social interaction
misanthropy; misanthropist
camera-shy; dislike of being photographed
homebody; dislike of going out
hating to lose; competitive; unyielding
disliking without even trying; prejudice against food
Derived from the verb 嫌う (きらう, to dislike). The suffix form ぎらい is the 連用形 (continuative form) of 嫌う, used in compounds.