фана́т — meaning in English

English meaning

• freak noun A person, animal, or thing that is highly unusual or abnormal.
• thanatos name The god of death (specifically of a peaceful death), and twin brother of Hypnos (god of sleep); the Greek counterpart of Mors.

Senses

фана́т is used for these senses in English:

• Thanatos (psychoanalysis) The death drive in Freudian psychoanalysis.
• fanboy (fandom, often, derogatory) A male fan who is obsessive about a particular subject (especially, something or someone in popular entertainment media).
• freak An enthusiast, or person who has an obsession with, or extreme knowledge of, something.

freak — full definition

1. noun A person, animal, or thing that is highly unusual or abnormal.
2. noun A person with an intense enthusiasm for something (informal).
3. verb To react with sudden panic, shock, or excitement (often "freak out").
4. adj Highly unusual or unexpected.

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