fanspeak

English

/fæn.spiːk/

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) The jargon used by science fiction fans.
  • (by extension) The jargon used by fans of any genre of fiction or popular culture in general.

Etymology

Suffix from English fan (admirer, electrical device).

Origin

English

fan

Gloss

admirer, electrical device

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