superfan

noun

su·​per·​fan ˌsü-pər-ˈfan How to pronounce superfan (audio)
plural superfans
: an extremely enthusiastic or dedicated fan
superfans, people absolutely enveloped by their passion.George Plimpton
… is considering placing cameras around his team's complex and having superfans pay to tune in …Peter King
To coaches and college presidents, boosters are superfans willing to put their money where their hearts are.Robert Lipsyte

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The artist’s referents are often highly particular and deeply studied: Take PRIVATE DANCER, 2020, an homage to Tina Turner (the artist is a superfan). Ellen Y. Tani, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024 Hunter King and Chris Copier Hunter King plays Alana Higman, a lifelong superfan of the Chiefs. Francesca Gariano, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024 Celebrity superfans of the show, like Jon Stewart, will also make appearances. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024 On that Friday morning in late October, more than 100 superfans had gathered outside the Pop Mart store before 9 a.m., having learned about the product drop from the brand’s social media posts. Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for superfan 

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of superfan was in 1918

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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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