fanboy

American  

[fan-boi] / ˈfænˌbɔɪ /

noun

1. Sometimes fanboi an obsessive male fan, especially of comic books, science fiction, video games, music, or electronic devices.

   Apple fanboys lined up to buy the new phone.

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verb (used without object)

1. (of a male fan) to demonstrate intense excitement at the mention or in the presence of a particular celebrity, film, product, etc., especially one associated with popular culture or technology.

   I don't usually fanboy over optics, but these binoculars are awesome.

Other Word Forms

• fanboying
  noun

Etymology

Origin of fanboy

First recorded in 1915–20; fan ² + boy

Example Sentences

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fanboy

The show began as a place for the pair to riff on art, reality TV, music and more, and especially to fanboy about the pop culture they love.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

Being a fanboy earned him no special treatment, as Zizo was introduced the harsh realities of boxing pretty quickly.

From BBC ● May 28, 2024

Meanwhile, major articles by Athletic reporters Doug Haller and Vic Tafur on the durability of basketball superstar Kevin Durant and the day’s NFL games proved adequate fanboy fare.

From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2023

I’m a total fool for not going up to her,’” he admits, his inner fanboy showing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2023

"Can I take a moment to fanboy? That was Gilgamesh," I said.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda