FAFIA
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The state of exiting or becoming inactive in fandom due to other obligations.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He contributed wit and whimsy to virtually all the major English fanzines for the next few years, but gradually lapsed into fafia under the increasing responsibilities of marriage and jobs.
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 “FAFIA” mean?
The state of exiting or becoming inactive in fandom due to other obligations.
Is “FAFIA” formal or informal?
FAFIA is generally dated, slang.