hardcore fan
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3.7
- noun
- /ˈhɑrdˌkɔr fæn/
- Informal
:
fanático
- As a hardcore fan of the band, she attends every concert and knows all the lyrics by heart.
- hardcore fans know
- even hardcore fans
But all the hardcore fans pre coming for Christmas.
- But all the hardcore fans pre coming for Christmas.
Examples
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We spoke with Lamia about what Treyarch tried to accomplish and how they will define success as hardcore fans pick up the game on Nov. 13.
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I've loved the film since opening weekend, and I love running into a hardcore fan of the film.
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Especially hardcore fans of a work who want to own a print copy.
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I think the books people love will continue to sell in print, but mostly to the hardcore fans who want a physical object.
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And as a hardcore fan, I got nothing but love for fair-weather fans of any team.
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So yeah, I foresee a future in which most books are digital but also available in POD for the hardcore fans.
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Don't get me wrong, I'm a super hardcore fan of hers.
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All of it has been popular with hardcore fans, but Lucas for years said there was nothing left to say after the teddy bear luau.
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As a hardcore fan, I have despised the character of Harlequinn for so long.
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"On this record, we want to do two things: we want to go to the fanbase, and really the hardcore fans who let us know all over the world what kind of record they want to hear, so that's what we're doing," added Douglas.
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Synonyms
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1.0
A person who likes and supports a singer, team, or show
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5.5
A person who is very excited about one activity, like music or sport
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2.5
A person who likes something very much, especially books or music
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1.9
A person who really likes and supports someone or something
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3.4
A person who is very interested and excited about a hobby or subject
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6.8
A person who likes something so much it seems extreme
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7.9
A person who loves something and follows it closely, like news or tech
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4.7
A person who likes an activity very much and spends a lot of time doing it
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7.5
A person who loves something and spends a lot of time on it
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7.3
A man who likes a film, game, or show so much he defends it strongly
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6.0
A person who strongly likes and follows someone or something
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6.8
A person who stays loyal to a belief, group, or team and refuses to change
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7.4
A person who loves and cares for a specific animal or thing as a hobby
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4.1
A person who really loves and supports a singer, team, or show
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2.7
A person who loves and supports a team, person, or group a lot
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9.3
A very devoted fan who defends a celebrity or show online
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3.9
A person who strongly supports and stays loyal to someone or something
A person who loves an activity very much and spends a lot of time on it
A person who spends a lot of time and energy on a cause or person
A person who is very interested in one thing, like games or news
A person who thinks about one thing too much
A person who loves famous people and keeps things like autographs
How Devoted
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a person extremely devoted' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'hardcore' (extremely dedicated) with 'fan' (an avid admirer). This straightforward adjective + noun composition follows normal English patterns and is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should understand it.
Etymology
Hardcore fan comes from the image of a hard 'core', the strong central part of something (like the hard seed inside a fruit) that does not break easily. So a hardcore fan is someone in that solid centre of support who does not give up, which is why it means 'extremely devoted'.