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multi

n.
US //ˈməɫti// mul·ti
  1. 1 fan of many groups (n.)
    C1 Advanced Informal Slang

    a fan who supports and follows many different music groups or artists at the same time.

    a clipping of 'multistan', referring to a fan who actively supports multiple musical acts, particularly within the K-pop subculture.

    Example

    Being a multi is hard because there are so many new songs to keep up with.

    Example

    She identifies as a multi, balancing her loyalty between several different idol groups despite the occasional friction between competing fandoms.

    Usage

    Commonly used as a countable noun in social media contexts.

    Teacher's tip

    This is very specific to online fan culture; outside of these communities, the word might not be understood in this sense.
    • multistan
  2. 2 bridge convention (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Technical Sport

    a specific way of starting a game of bridge where one bid can mean several different things.

    a contract bridge convention where an opening bid of 2 diamonds indicates one of several possible hand types.

    Example

    The pair decided to use the multi to confuse their opponents during the tournament.

    Example

    The Multi 2 diamonds is a popular but complex convention that requires a detailed partnership agreement to handle the various possible hand types.

    Usage

    Usually capitalized when referring to the specific 'Multi 2 Diamonds' convention.
    • multi 2 diamonds
Etymology 1

Clipping of multistan.

Etymology 2

Clipping of multituberculate.

Etymology 3

< multifasciatus

Etymology 4

Short for "multi two diamonds".

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Last updated June 19, 2026