cumberlady

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Meaning · English

A female fan of actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"The Cumberladies," he says, subbing in the word "lady" for his fans' cruder term. He grins: "The Cumberpeople."

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 “cumberlady” mean?

A female fan of actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

Is “cumberlady” formal or informal?

cumberlady is generally slang.