: a boy or man who is an extremely or overly enthusiastic fan of someone or something
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The free-market fanboys and libertarian aficionados have spent almost a half century decrying the exact meddling that Trump is now engaging in.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 2 May 2025
The Box Score The Bottom Line Sonic the Hedgehog 3, skewing more fanboy than boy or girl, won the domestic weekend over Mufasa, $60.1 million-$35.4 million.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Some fanboys wanted more blood in the early episodes seen.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Always a fanboy of Putin, President Trump complained yesterday that Zelenskyy is prolonging the war by not accepting the surrender that Trump is pushing in the peace talks.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 2 May 2025
The Box Score The Bottom Line Sonic the Hedgehog 3, skewing more fanboy than boy or girl, won the domestic weekend over Mufasa, $60.1 million-$35.4 million.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Some fanboys wanted more blood in the early episodes seen.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Always a fanboy of Putin, President Trump complained yesterday that Zelenskyy is prolonging the war by not accepting the surrender that Trump is pushing in the peace talks.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Fanboy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanboy. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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