A fan of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfæn/ /ˈəv

uh-FAN-uhv

UK

æɪ/ /fˈæn/ /ˈɒv

uh-FAN-ov

Definition

To really like or admire someone or something, such as a singer, a movie, or a sports team.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal and positive. Used for music, sports, movies, TV shows, celebrities, etc. Can describe interests ('a fan of science fiction'). Not typically used for people you know personally. 'Fan' here is short for 'fanatic'.

• Spanish: ser fan de - admirador de
• Portuguese (BR): fã de - admirador de
• Portuguese (PT): fã de - admirador de
• Chinese (Simplified): 是...的粉丝 - 喜爱
• Chinese (Traditional): 是...的粉絲 - 喜歡
• Hindi: का प्रशंसक
• Arabic: من المعجبين بـ
• Bengali: ভক্ত
• Russian: поклонник - фанат
• Japanese: ファン
• Vietnamese: người hâm mộ
• Korean: 팬
• Turkish: hayran
• Urdu: مداح - پرستار (شوقین)
• Indonesian: penggemar

Example Sentences

I'm a fan of jazz music.

basic

She is a fan of that new TV show.

basic

My brother is a fan of soccer.

basic

I've never been a fan of spicy food, but I'll try it.

natural

Are you a fan of horror movies?

natural

I'm not a fan of getting up early on weekends.

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