gafiate
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Meaning · English
A science fiction fan who has become inactive in the fandom community.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Westlake's piece is so reminiscent of the old days of fandom, when no gafiate felt he had actually departed until he had alienated everybody on his mailing list.
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 “gafiate” mean?
A science fiction fan who has become inactive in the fandom community.
Is “gafiate” formal or informal?
gafiate is generally dated, slang.