degafiate
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A science fiction fan who has returned to active fandom after a period of inactivity.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He doesn’t qualify as a new fan or an ‘05 import, but it would be unfair to salute achievements without recognizing his tremendous contributions.
So here’s to the Dauntless Degafiate — James Taylor!
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 “degafiate” mean?
A science fiction fan who has returned to active fandom after a period of inactivity.
Is “degafiate” formal or informal?
degafiate is generally slang.