fangirl

American  

[fan-gurl] / ˈfænˌgɜrl /

noun

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

   a web forum for Star Wars fangirls.

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verb (used without object)

1. (of a female 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.

   This is the fourth time the actress has fangirled out on live TV.

Other Word Forms

• fangirling
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of fangirl

First recorded in 1930–35; fan ² + girl

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

fangirl

I fangirl on them in the way that the character fangirls on Diane Lockhart.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

“Oh, my God,” one fangirl said as another clapped.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026

I felt so close to Bieber, so it’s no wonder that when “Mistletoe” came out, it was guaranteed to be the fantastical, Christmas fangirl song of my dreams.

From Salon ● Dec. 21, 2024

I followed all the classic fangirl rituals: reading One Direction fanfiction, watching every interview the band gave, maxing out my parents’ landline phone bill by voting for them on The X Factor.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2024

As a self-proclaimed fangirl, Elcock can relate to the feelings and emotions that the play delves into.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2024

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