Fanboy

usgb/ˈfænbɔɪ/
noun

A person who is very enthusiastic and loyal about a specific product, person, or idea.

He is a fanboy of Apple products and buys every new gadget they release.
Visual representation of "fanboy" - A person who is very enthusiastic and loyal about a specific product, person, or idea.

Often appears as...

  • apple fanboy
  • tech fanboy

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Informal

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Positive Connotation

Used to express admiration without negative implications, suggests enthusiasm but not obsession.

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She's a fanboy of indie music, always sharing the latest songs.
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Informal Usage

Mostly used in informal contexts like conversations among friends or on social media.

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At the lunch table, they realized they were all Marvel fanboys.
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Gender Neutral

Although 'boy' is in the word, 'fanboy' can refer to any gender; it's not limited to males.

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My sister is a total tech fanboy; she knows all about the latest gadgets.
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