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.