fafiate
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Meaning · English
A science fiction fan who has become inactive in the fandom community due to other obligations.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
After she got that job she became a fafiate.
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 “fafiate” mean?
A science fiction fan who has become inactive in the fandom community due to other obligations.
Is “fafiate” formal or informal?
fafiate is generally dated, slang.