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Fan — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • buff noun A person deeply knowledgeable or enthusiastic about a particular subject.
  • devotee noun A person with a strong, enthusiastic interest in or loyalty to something.
  • fan noun A device, hand-held or powered, that moves air to cool someone or something down.

Senses

Fan is used for these senses in English:

  • buff (informal) A person who is very interested in a particular subject.
  • devotee An ardent enthusiast or admirer.
  • fan A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
  • scenester (music) A non-musician who is active in a particular musical scene, especially one whose involvement carries social status.

buff — full definition

  1. noun A person deeply knowledgeable or enthusiastic about a particular subject.
  2. adj Muscular and physically fit, especially with visible muscle tone.
  3. adj A pale, brownish-yellow color, originally that of buffalo-hide leather.
  4. verb To polish something until it shines by rubbing it.
  5. verb In games, to make a character, item, or ability stronger through a change or update.

devotee — full definition

  1. noun A person with a strong, enthusiastic interest in or loyalty to something.
  2. noun A person who is deeply committed to a particular religion or deity.

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