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Definition of fanboy

fanboy

/ˈfænˌbɔɪ/
fan · boy
Plural:fanboys
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Adjective:fanboyish
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Past Simple:fanboyed
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Past Participle:fanboyed
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Present Participle:fanboying
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fanboy Lexical Profile

fanboy Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A male fan who is obsessively devoted to a particular subject, such as comic books, video games, technology brands, or science fiction.

Example

"As a dedicated comic book fanboy, he waited in line for hours to get his vintage issue signed by the illustrator."

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• verb

1

To behave like an obsessive or overly enthusiastic fan, especially by expressing uncritical admiration or excitement.

Example

"He spent the entire convention fanboying over his favorite film director."

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• Nearby Words

fanaticism
fanaticize
fanbase
fanboy
fanciable
fancier
fanciful

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fanboy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fanboy
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