English · Slang Attested

neo

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

Meaning · English

Clipping of neofan.

Where it’s used: Used American English

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).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “neo” mean?

Clipping of neofan.

Is “neo” formal or informal?

neo is generally dated, slang.

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