fakefan
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Also seen as: fake fan · fake-fan
Meaning · English
Someone who socializes with fans but has little or no interest in the subject of the fandom.
Register: dated, derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I am NOT a fakefan.
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 “fakefan” mean?
Someone who socializes with fans but has little or no interest in the subject of the fandom.
Is “fakefan” formal or informal?
fakefan is generally dated, derogatory, slang.