fanwar
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Meaning · English
A rivalry between fandoms, usually carried out on the internet.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The Blink who called me a dirty pig came from a scene in which online “fanwars” are common, when rival sets of supporters swap insults.
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 “fanwar” mean?
A rivalry between fandoms, usually carried out on the internet.
Is “fanwar” formal or informal?
fanwar is generally slang.