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superfan

superfan

4 4.1
A person who really loves and supports a singer, team, or show
  • noun
  • /ˈsuːpərˌfæn/
  • Informal
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  • Some superfans collect show memorabilia in keepsake boxes and post photos of their treasures online.
  • superfan attending

Well, a bunch of Blue Öyster Cult superfans, otherwise known as the Blue Öyster Cult.

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Examples

  • This documentary follows a pair of superfans who cross an ocean to seek the artist out.

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  • Even small companies have superfans—they're just smaller and less vocal.

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  • I started out just as a superfan.

  • There was this group of what I called superfans.

  • Let's hear it for our Super Bowl superfans!

  • But every Grace Ballard superfan knows your first movie was Summer Wetdown.

  • Superfans often cite these one-on-ones as the moment their obsession was ignited.

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  • As a dedicated superfan, she attended every concert and memorized all the lyrics of her favorite band.

  • His enthusiasm as a superfan was evident when he dressed up in costume for the movie premiere.

  • The stadium was packed with superfans, all wearing the team's colors and chanting together in support.

Synonyms

fan
vssuperfan
1.0

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

is stronger, indicating near obsession and deeper devotion
lover
vssuperfan
428 2.5

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

is more extreme, indicating devotion that borders on obsession
fan of
vssuperfan
353 1.6

A person who likes and supports someone or something

is stronger, showing extreme and active devotion rather than general support
big fan
vssuperfan
194 1.9

A person who really likes and supports someone or something

is more intense, showing near obsession and deeper loyalty
enthusiast
vssuperfan
81 3.4

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

is stronger, conveying extreme devotion beyond general passion
addict
vssuperfan
  • Informal
37 4.7

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

is equally extreme but neutral, focusing on devotion rather than addiction
fiend
vssuperfan
  • Informal
35 7.5

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

is similarly extreme but less necessarily irrational or excessive
fanboy
vssuperfan
  • Slang
27 7.3

A man who likes a film, game, or show so much he defends it strongly

is similar in enthusiasm but gender neutral and not necessarily obsessive
devotee
vssuperfan
25 6.0

A person who strongly likes and follows someone or something

is more intense, stressing extreme enthusiasm beyond steady admiration
diehard
vssuperfan
19 6.8

A person who stays loyal to a belief, group, or team and refuses to change

is more about fervent enthusiasm than firm ideological resistance
fancier
vssuperfan
15 7.4

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

is more emotionally intense and personally devoted than hobby interest
staunch supporter
vssuperfan
4 3.8

A person who stays loyal to a cause or someone even when it is difficult

is more about passionate enthusiasm than formal, firm support
devoted fan
vssuperfan
4 2.7

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

is more extreme in enthusiasm and emotional devotion
hardcore fan
vssuperfan
  • Informal
3 3.7

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

is equally extreme but highlights deep, continuing loyalty and enthusiasm
stan
vssuperfan
  • Slang
3 9.3

A very devoted fan who defends a celebrity or show online

is equally intense but is framed as devoted enthusiasm rather than obsession
devoted follower
vssuperfan
1 3.9

A person who strongly supports and stays loyal to someone or something

is similar but places more emphasis on personal passion for a person or group
hardcore enthusiast
vssuperfan
  • Informal
6.3

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

is similarly strong but focuses on devotion to a person or group
iconophile
vssuperfan
9.9

A person who loves famous people and keeps things like autographs

is broader, applying to devotion to any person, group, or activity
devoter
vssuperfan
8.1

A person who spends a lot of time and energy on a cause or person

is similarly committed but with higher, more fervent enthusiasm
obsessor
vssuperfan
8.1

A person who thinks about one thing too much

is highly devoted but not described only as pathological obsession
hero worshiper
vssuperfan
5.4

A person who admires someone too much and without criticism

is strongly devoted but may be less uncritical and more enthusiastic
frother
vssuperfan
  • Australian
9.6

A person who is very excited about an activity and does it a lot

is the general term used widely for extreme enthusiasm and devotion

How Enthusiastic

superfan
  • Informal
4 4.1
devoted fan
4 2.7
fan
1.0

Surface Forms

superfan singular
superfans plural

Morphology

superfan = super + fan (transparent) = super + fan

The meaning is a straightforward combination of 'super' (very/extremely) + 'fan' (enthusiast), so the sense is easily inferable.

Etymology

The word superfan joins super and fan. Super is the same 'super' you see in superhero or supermarket, meaning 'very', and fan is short for fanatic, which means 'an enthusiastic person'. So a superfan is someone who is very enthusiastic and loyal to a person, team, or hobby.