bandwagon fan
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Meaning · English
A fan who supports a team because it is popular or winning
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
người hâm mộ ủng hộ đội vì sự phổ biến hoặc thắng
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Literally: fan of a band wagon
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
He's just a bandwagon fan, he didn't care about the team until they made the playoffs
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “bandwagon fan” mean?
A fan who supports a team because it is popular or winning Literally: fan of a band wagon
Is “bandwagon fan” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.