neo
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Clipping of neofan.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Ken Bulmer pointed out that the attitude of a fan who had read much sf is different from that of a neo who is reading sf for the first time.
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 “neo” mean?
Clipping of neofan.
Is “neo” formal or informal?
neo is generally dated, slang.