BNFdom

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Meaning · English

The state or quality of being a BNF (big-name fan).

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

There are too many fans that can't take it easy, but have to put out top drawer stuff and bootstrap themselves to BNFdom, instead of doing it graciously and quietly as Hoffman did.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “BNFdom” mean?

The state or quality of being a BNF (big-name fan).

Is “BNFdom” formal or informal?

BNFdom is generally slang.