fangirl
Celebrity's ardent follower
A fangirl is a female fan whose enthusiasm borders on obsession—typically for a band, actor, fictional character, or media franchise.
The term suggests intense emotional investment, from collecting merchandise to defending the object of devotion online: She's been fangirling over that K-pop group for years.
As a verb, to fangirl is to express such enthusiasm: I fangirled so hard when I met him.
Originally dismissive, the word has been reclaimed by many who embrace passionate fandom.
The male equivalent is fanboy.
Obsessive celebrity follower
- superfanExtremely devoted follower
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
- followerOne who supports another
groupie · shipper · supporter · aficionado · buff · zealot · Swiftie · Belieber
Amateur work using existing characters
- fanartUnofficial creative homages
- cosplayDressing as media characters
- merchandiseCommercial products offered
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
meetup · headcanon · OTP · shipping · zine · Wattpad · Comic-Con · fanpage
Shrill, piercing cry
- screamLoud sharp cry
- gushFlow out forcefully
- swoonLose consciousness briefly
- freak-outEpisode of losing control
cry · hyperventilate · faint · shriek · flail · stan · obsess · ship
Object of romantic admiration
- idolObject of worship
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- crushCompress with force
autograph · poster · concert · celebrity · star · icon · comeback · tour
Intense eager enjoyment
- passionIntense emotional drive
- adorationProfound loving regard
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
fervor · ardor · attachment · admiration · fondness · infatuation · reverence · worship
stan
Obsessive celebrity follower
- superfanExtremely devoted follower
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
follower · groupie · shipper · supporter · aficionado · buff · zealot · Swiftie · Belieber · Trekkie
fanfiction
Amateur work using existing characters
- fanartUnofficial creative homages
- cosplayDressing as media characters
- merchandiseCommercial products offered
convention · meetup · headcanon · OTP · shipping · zine · Wattpad · Comic-Con · fanpage · hashtag
squeal
Shrill, piercing cry
freak-out · cry · hyperventilate · faint · shriek · flail · stan · obsess · ship · geek-out
heartthrob
Object of romantic admiration
crush · autograph · poster · concert · celebrity · star · icon · comeback · tour · album
enthusiasm
Intense eager enjoyment
dedication · fervor · ardor · attachment · admiration · fondness · infatuation · reverence · worship · allegiance
- enthusiastsenthusiasts, fans, devotee, enthusiast, buff
- Nerdsnerd, geek, dork, dweeb, brainiac
- pop culturememe, celebrities, memes, trending, fandoms
- fanssuperfan, superfans, ceiling fans, devotee, devotees
- fandomfandoms, superfan, superfans, stan, stan account
- fanspeakOTP, ship, fic, fanfic, fanfiction
fangirlcasual fan
Lightly interested follower
indifferent · disinterested · apathetic · uninvested · casual viewer