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.