to stan
- verb
- /stæn/
- Slang
- Fans are known to stan for their idols on social media, sharing pictures and stories.
Examples
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I don't stan for anyone; I just love good music.
Blog text (27) -
We love him, we stand, we love Howl.
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Fuck you, I can't stan d your face!
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The trouble staned as soon as we moved in.
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Fritz, Otto, your grandfather staned here With me.
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Many teenagers stan over their favorite pop stars online.
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As a dedicated fan, I always stan for my favorite artist during award shows.
Synonyms
To act very excited about a celebrity or show
To be a very loyal fan who supports a famous person or group strongly
Antonyms
Idioms
How Devoted
Surface Forms
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.