Synonyms for

Stan

Verb / stæn / Another word for stan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A fan or obsessive follower of a particular celebrity, person, or thing.

Synonyms & similar words

fan enthusiast supporter devotee admirer follower aficionado zealot maniac groupie lover worshipper addict fiend obsessive junkie nut buff nerd geek

Synonyms by register

Formal

admirer devotee enthusiast follower

Informal

fan lover buff geek nut

Literary

votary zealot

Antonyms

dislike hate indifferent averse oppose despise

Common collocations

  • die-hard stan
  • ultimate stan
  • stan account
  • stan culture
  • stan twitter
  • stan army
  • stan wars

Word family

noun stan
verb stan

Usage note

The term 'stan' originated as a portmanteau of 'stalker' and 'fan' and is used informally to describe an obsessive fan of a particular celebrity or fictional character. It can also be used as a verb meaning to be an obsessive fan.

Example sentences

  1. She is a huge Beyonce stan and knows all her songs.
  2. He has been a stan of the Lakers since he was a kid.
  3. I am a Taylor Swift stan and have all her albums.
  4. My sister is a stan of Harry Potter and has read all the books.
  5. She is such a stan of the show that she never misses an episode.

Quotes

  • 'I'm a Jay-Z stan, and if he's not at the top of your list, then you're really not into hip-hop.' - Nas
  • 'I'm like a hip-hop head, like a stan, so Eminem is definitely like, top of the list.' - The Weeknd
  • 'I'm a stan for Janet Jackson. She's the queen of everything.' - Normani

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