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 Best Sonic the Hedgehog Toys and Gifts Shopping for Sonic superfans? Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025 There were also some Jenny From the Block superfans in the room. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025 Lynn Schmidt, better known to Kansas City Chiefs fans as Weird Wolf, has spent 25 seasons leading cheers and howling in the stands, solidifying his place as a legendary NFL superfan. Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025 Meet Trump's 'Front Row Joes': The superfans that follow him around the nation. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 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 6 Feb. 2025.

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