fanling
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Meaning · English
An inexperienced fan.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Huzzah! Hopefully we'll get some fans, neo-fans and even fanlings to join us.
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 “fanling” mean?
An inexperienced fan.
Is “fanling” formal or informal?
fanling is generally slang.