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Definition of fangirl

fangirl

/ˈfæn.ɡɜːrl/
fan · girl
Plural:fangirls
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Adjective:fangirlish
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Past Simple:fangirled
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Past Participle:fangirled
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Present Participle:fangirling
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fangirl Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A female fan who is extremely or obsessively enthusiastic about a celebrity, fictional universe, band, or pop-culture phenomenon.

Example

"As a dedicated fangirl of the fantasy book series, she queued for hours to attend the author's midnight release."

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• verb

1

To behave like an obsessive or overly excited fan, especially by expressing unrestrained admiration for a celebrity or work of pop culture (used of a person of any gender).

Example

"Even the seasoned journalist started to fangirl when the legendary director walked into the interview room."

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• Nearby Words

fanfiction
fang
fanged
fangirl
fangless
fanglike
fangtooth

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