fan
n. countablen. a person who really likes and supports a specific famous person, sports team, or hobby. It can also mean a machine with blades that spins to move air and keep you cool.
n. an enthusiastic devotee or follower of a particular person, team, or interest; alternatively, a device with rotating blades used to create a current of air for cooling or ventilation.
She is a huge fan of that rock band.
The stadium was packed with thousands of fans wearing the team's colors and singing songs.
While the ceiling fan circulated the humid air, the dedicated fan sat by the radio, waiting for the final score of the championship game.
Shortening of Fanny, itself a short form of Frances.
From Mandarin 范 (Fàn).
Often used with the preposition 'of' when referring to a person's interests.
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bandwagon fan
A fan who has shown no past loyalty to a team and supports them all because they are actively succeeding or trendy.
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fair-weather fan
A fan who only pays attention to their favorite team when they are performing well.
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fan dance
The incremental disclosure of tantalizing bits of information.