noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person, particularly a fan of science fiction, involved in fanac or fan activity. dated, slang

   "If you even read StF you'll do. You don't have to be an actifan, just so you read StF."

Antonyms

All antonyms

passifan

Example

More examples

"If you even read StF you'll do. You don't have to be an actifan, just so you read StF."

Etymology

Blend of active + fan.

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