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to stan

to stan

1 8.7
To strongly support and defend a celebrity or show, often online
  • verb
  • /stæn/
  • Slang
translation icon : ser fanático
  • Fans are known to stan for their idols on social media, sharing pictures and stories.

Examples

  • I don't stan for anyone; I just love good music.

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  • We love him, we stand, we love Howl.

  • Fuck you, I can't stan d your face!

  • The trouble staned as soon as we moved in.

  • Fritz, Otto, your grandfather staned here With me.

  • Many teenagers stan over their favorite pop stars online.

  • As a dedicated fan, I always stan for my favorite artist during award shows.

Synonyms

to fangirl
vsto stan
  • Slang
1 8.4

To act very excited about a celebrity or show

is similar but stresses online devotion and strong defense rather than just excitement
to be a stan
vsto stan
  • Slang
9.9

To be a very loyal fan who supports a famous person or group strongly

is the same devotion but adds online support and active defending

Antonyms

2.9

To be against something and try to stop it

701 3.3

To say what is wrong with someone or something

Idioms

to be a stan
  • Slang
9.9

To be a very loyal fan who supports a famous person or group strongly

How Devoted

to idolize
  • US
42 4.9
to stan
  • Slang
1 8.7
to admire
743 1.6

Surface Forms

stan infinitive
stanned past
stanned past participle
stanning present participle
stans third person singular

Etymology

Stan used as a verb comes from the same song and from people online turning the name into an action. To stan someone is to be an extremely devoted, often online, 'obsessive fan' who strongly supports or defends them.