mediafan

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

A science fiction fan primarily interested in film and/or television.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Your post is looking suspiciously like one of those litfan vs mediafan debates that are so incredibly stupid and pathetic and do nothing more than irritate people.

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 “mediafan” mean?

A science fiction fan primarily interested in film and/or television.

Is “mediafan” formal or informal?

mediafan is generally derogatory, slang.