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Definition of stan

stan

/stæn/
stan
Plural:stans
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Past Simple:stanned
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Past Participle:stanned
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Present Participle:stanning
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• noun

1

An extremely or excessively enthusiastic and devoted fan of a particular celebrity, group, or work of popular culture.

Example

"As a dedicated stan of the band, she bought tickets to every stop on their summer tour."

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• verb

1

To be an extremely enthusiastic and devoted fan of someone or something; to support or admire intensely.

Example

"Teenagers around the world stan the pop singer and eagerly stream every new album she releases."

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• Rhymes for stan

• Nearby Words

stampede
stamper
stamping
stan
stance
stanch
stand

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 2000 from the title character of the song "Stan" by American rapper Eminem, which depicts an dangerously obsessed fan; the term is also popularly analyzed as a blend of "stalker" and "fan".

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