fringefan
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Meaning · English
A science fiction fan primarily interested in a specific subset of fandom; a partial fan on the fringe of fandom.
Register: dated, derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It got next to no prozine publicity and Los Angeles newspapers ignored it, so the fringefans didn't know about 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 “fringefan” mean?
A science fiction fan primarily interested in a specific subset of fandom; a partial fan on the fringe of fandom.
Is “fringefan” formal or informal?
fringefan is generally dated, derogatory, slang.