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fangirl

fangirl

8 7.6
A woman who shows very strong excitement for a celebrity or show
  • noun
  • /ˈfæŋɡɜrl/
  • Slang
translation icon : fanática
  • As a devoted fangirl, she collected posters and memorabilia of her favorite band.

So yeah, Omari is definitely the OG fangirl.

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Examples

  • I'm kind of a Marcotte fangirl, but everyone is human, I suppose.

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  • I had my biggest fangirl moment when I was behind Monica in the breakfast line.

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  • Probably his fangirls are trying to make him look better than he is.

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  • Just to have full disclosure, I was a huge X-Files fangirl when I was in junior high.

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  • Is it normal for guys to follow tons of only fangirls on Instagram nowadays?

  • All those obsessed fangirls can passionately declare blasphemy, but I am so with you!

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  • Anyways, one of my joys in life is watching the Dlisted guy fangirl over JHB.

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  • I wonder what the fangirls would do if JKR came out and said she didn't like Twilight.

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  • Stay safe, because it's a crazy, bizarre world out there—and those fangirls are some interesting ladies!

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  • But I'm not one of those fangirls who bitch and whine when Twilight gets criticized or bashed.

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Synonyms

fan
vsfangirl
1.0

A person who likes and supports a singer, team, or show

is the female term that often implies stronger emotion and obsession
freak
vsfangirl
  • Informal
475 5.5

A person who is very excited about one activity, like music or sport

is the female form often centering on pop culture figures and emotion
lover
vsfangirl
428 2.5

A person who likes something very much, especially books or music

is the female term often linked to emotional celebrity fan behaviour
fan of
vsfangirl
353 1.6

A person who likes and supports someone or something

is the female expression usually showing more excitement or obsession
big fan
vsfangirl
194 1.9

A person who really likes and supports someone or something

is the female phrase often used for more emotional celebrity support
admirer
vsfangirl
113 2.3

A person who likes and respects someone, often in a romantic way

is the female label more likely to show fandom and obsessive interest
enthusiast
vsfangirl
81 3.4

A person who is very interested and excited about a hobby or subject

is the female label often applied to pop culture passion rather than general interest
addict
vsfangirl
  • Informal
37 4.7

A person who likes an activity very much and spends a lot of time doing it

is the female label used for fandom rather than literal addiction
fiend
vsfangirl
  • Informal
35 7.5

A person who loves something and spends a lot of time on it

is the female label usually meaning strong fandom rather than irrational obsession
devotee
vsfangirl
25 6.0

A person who strongly likes and follows someone or something

is the female role often tied to entertainment fandom and emotion
fancier
vsfangirl
15 7.4

A person who loves and cares for a specific animal or thing as a hobby

is the female term more tied to celebrity fandom than hobby interest
superfan
vsfangirl
  • Informal
4 4.1

A person who really loves and supports a singer, team, or show

is the female term often used for intense pop culture devotion
devoted fan
vsfangirl
4 2.7

A person who loves and supports a team, person, or group a lot

is the female label often suggesting more emotion and personal attachment
hardcore fan
vsfangirl
  • Informal
3 3.7

A person who loves something like a band or team a lot and shows strong support

is the female label, often more emotionally and obsessively involved
stan
vsfangirl
  • Slang
3 9.3

A very devoted fan who defends a celebrity or show online

is the female form often more emotional and pop culture focused
hardcore enthusiast
vsfangirl
  • Informal
6.3

A person who loves an activity very much and spends a lot of time on it

is the female expression often applied to entertainment fandom rather than hobbies
obsessor
vsfangirl
8.1

A person who thinks about one thing too much

is the female social role that implies enthusiastic fandom, not pathology
iconophile
vsfangirl
9.9

A person who loves famous people and keeps things like autographs

is the female role often focused on entertainment celebrities rather than general icons

How Enthusiastic

fanatic
8 4.3
fangirl
  • Slang
8 7.6
superfan
  • Informal
4 4.1
devoted fan
4 2.7
fan
1.0
enthusiast
81 3.4

Surface Forms

fangirl singular
fangirls plural

Morphology

fangirl = fan + girl (transparent) = fan + girl

Direct combination of 'fan' + 'girl' yields the meaning 'a female fan', which is clear to learners who know both components.

Etymology

Fangirl comes from fan ('someone who loves a singer, show, or team') and girl, so it paints the image of a girl who is a very excited, sometimes too focused fan. That's why a fangirl is a female fan who shows strong enthusiasm for a person, group, or story.