hardcore fan

Die-hard enthusiast type

A hardcore fan shows intense, unwavering devotion to a band, sports team, franchise, or other object of fandom.

Unlike casual fans, hardcore fans invest significant time, money, and emotional energy—attending every game, collecting memorabilia, mastering obscure trivia, or defending their passion against critics: Only hardcore fans camped out overnight for tickets.

Related

stan · stan account · ride or die · groupie · zealot · collector · memorabilia · limited edition · merch · fandom · cult · following · fan club · dedication · loyal · passionate · geek · nerd

Categories
Opposites
intensity of fandom

hardcore fancasual fan

Lightly interested follower

casual observer · fair-weather fan · bandwagon fan · dabbler · dilettante

relationship to the subject

hardcore fanhater

One who loathes

detractor · critic · skeptic · non-fan

Family

hardcore, hard, core, fans, fanned, fanning, fanatic, fanatical, cored

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G