superfan

noun

su·​per·​fan ˌsü-pər-ˈfan How to pronounce superfan (audio)
plural superfans
: an extremely enthusiastic or dedicated fan
superfans, people absolutely enveloped by their passion.George Plimpton
… is considering placing cameras around his team's complex and having superfans pay to tune in …Peter King
To coaches and college presidents, boosters are superfans willing to put their money where their hearts are.Robert Lipsyte

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Serial killer's bride a 'superfan' who put herself 'top of the line,' pal says. Fox News Staff, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025 In the New Era of Survivor, each season has brought a new crop of superfans falling all over one another to make some kind of Big Move to pad out their résumé. Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024 The clip refreshingly stars Ben Stiller, who channels his inner SZA superfan by dramatically lip-syncing the song while driving on a rainy night. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Dec. 2024 In 2021, Mabry was inducted into the Ford Hall of Fans, one of several organizations that have popped up to recognize and connect superfans. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for superfan 

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of superfan was in 1918

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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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