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

Etymology

Origin of fangirl

First recorded in 1930–35; fan ² + girl

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

But mostly, what we see from her characterization is that Lee is a Joker fangirl.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2024

I have social anxiety, and the way that expresses itself is, I don’t really go up to people and fangirl.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2024

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

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2024

"The best thing about being a fangirl is the community and seeing everyone talk about and enjoy their fandoms with such joy"

From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2024