fannishness

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Meaning · English

The quality of being fannish; behaviour consistent with being a fan.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

If you're an ordinarily enthusiastic fan, you may see it or you may not. If your fannishness is of the deckle-edged, double-breasted, inner-tube, twin-cylinder variety, you're sure to know it.

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 “fannishness” mean?

The quality of being fannish; behaviour consistent with being a fan.

Is “fannishness” formal or informal?

fannishness is generally slang.