# multi

/ˈməɫti/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/multi
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. fan of many groups

noun · CEFR C1 · Informal · Slang

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

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

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

Teaching tip: This is very specific to online fan culture; outside of these communities, the word might not be understood in this sense.

### 2. bridge convention

noun · CEFR C2 · Technical

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

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

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

## Examples

- She is a real multi who handles design and marketing.
- The startup is looking for a multi who can code but also understands product strategy.
- In the modern gig economy, being a multi is often a necessity rather than a choice, requiring a high degree of cognitive flexibility and time management.

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