anti-fan

English

noun
Definitions
  • A person who dislikes something (generally a creative work, fictional character, or person), but is still interested in it, devoting time to mocking or criticizing it.

Etymology

Prefix from English fan (admirer, electrical device).

Origin

English

fan

Gloss

admirer, electrical device

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