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.