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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

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

"I am a mega fangirl and at the moment I am absolutely obsessed with Little Simz. I can spend hours in my bedroom dancing and singing along to her," she says.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

Cecily Strong portraying an eager judge on the case, is more of a Depp fangirl viewing the trial as a fun diversion and opportunity to fawn over the actor.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2023

Biddle: “My 4-year-old daughter, she is now a fangirl of Secretariat.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 30, 2023