# Andy

/ˈændi/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/andy
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a person who is obsessed with or talks too much about one specific thing. You use this word to poke fun at someone who acts like a super-fan or an expert on a narrow topic.

For teachers: a person characterized by an obsessive or singular focus on a specific subject, activity, or public figure. Highly informal slang, typically used as a pejorative suffix or standalone label in online communities.

## Examples

- He is such a crypto Andy.
- The forum is full of tech Andys who argue about processor speeds all day.
- Labeling a critic as a 'lore Andy' is a common way to dismiss their detailed objections as mere obsessive pedantry rather than substantive analysis.

## Usage notes

- Often used in a compound form with a modifier (e.g., 'React Andy', 'Gym Andy') to categorize someone by their primary interest.

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