Fanboy

/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

Usage tips

Informal

noun

A person who is obsessed with a specific product, person, or idea, often to a degree that is seen as annoying or excessive by others.

His fanboy behavior about the new movie is starting to annoy his friends.
Visual representation of "fanboy" - A person who is obsessed with a specific product, person, or idea, often to a degree that is seen as annoying or excessive by others.

Often appears as...

  • obsessed fanboy
  • annoying fanboy

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

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

Usage tips

Informal

noun

A person who is obsessed with a specific product, person, or idea, often to a degree that is seen as annoying or excessive by others.

His fanboy behavior about the new movie is starting to annoy his friends.
Visual representation of "fanboy" - A person who is obsessed with a specific product, person, or idea, often to a degree that is seen as annoying or excessive by others.

Often appears as...

  • obsessed fanboy
  • annoying fanboy

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

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Visual representation of "fanboy"
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Positive Connotation

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

Illustration for Positive Connotation
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.

Illustration for Informal Usage
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.

Illustration for Gender Neutral
My sister is a total tech fanboy; she knows all about the latest gadgets.
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Positive Connotation

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

Illustration for Positive Connotation
She's a fanboy of indie music, always sharing the latest songs.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

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

Illustration for Informal Usage
At the lunch table, they realized they were all Marvel fanboys.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Gender Neutral

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

Illustration for Gender Neutral
My sister is a total tech fanboy; she knows all about the latest gadgets.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Connotation

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

Illustration for Positive Connotation
She's a fanboy of indie music, always sharing the latest songs.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

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

Illustration for Informal Usage
At the lunch table, they realized they were all Marvel fanboys.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Gender Neutral

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

Illustration for Gender Neutral
My sister is a total tech fanboy; she knows all about the latest gadgets.
Visual representation of the word "Fanboy"

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Quote examples

Jason Blum

American Producer

I wasn't a fanboy of horror. I didn't grow up on horror movies. I grew up loving all movies. I still love all movies, but I particularly love scary movies - as much for the culture around them as the movies themselves.
Portrait of Jason Blum

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Damon Lindelof

American Writer

From my own internal fanboy perspective, there's nothing that I hate more than seeing a three minute trailer for a movie where I feel like it's shown me the entire movie.
Portrait of Damon Lindelof

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Robert Scoble

American Author

I was first in line for the iPhone, but I'm not a fanboy of any company - I'm in favor of anything that's best of breed.
Portrait of Robert Scoble

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Steve Rushin

American Journalist

I'm an unabashed sports photo fanboy, the kind of weirdo who seeks out the infinitesimal picture credits.
Portrait of Steve Rushin

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Ansel Elgort

American Actor

I never felt fanboyish about acting, about actors, about movies. I'm a fanboy with music.
Portrait of Ansel Elgort

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Simon Kinberg

English Writer

There are too many good comic book writers out there. I'd rather remain a fanboy.
Portrait of Simon Kinberg

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Joe Manganiello

American Actor

I grew up a big comic book reader, as a kid, and I love the whole fanboy crowd.
Portrait of Joe Manganiello

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John Tiffany

English Director

I never get star-struck. I never fanboy. Ever, ever, ever.
Portrait of John Tiffany

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Jared Isaacman

American Businessman

I've been a SpaceX fanboy for a long time.
Portrait of Jared Isaacman

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Brian Tee

American Actor

I'm a fanboy and a geek.
Portrait of Brian Tee

Quote examples

Jason Blum

American Producer

I wasn't a fanboy of horror. I didn't grow up on horror movies. I grew up loving all movies. I still love all movies, but I particularly love scary movies - as much for the culture around them as the movies themselves.
Portrait of Jason Blum

Quote examples

Damon Lindelof

American Writer

From my own internal fanboy perspective, there's nothing that I hate more than seeing a three minute trailer for a movie where I feel like it's shown me the entire movie.
Portrait of Damon Lindelof

Quote examples

Robert Scoble

American Author

I was first in line for the iPhone, but I'm not a fanboy of any company - I'm in favor of anything that's best of breed.
Portrait of Robert Scoble

Quote examples

Steve Rushin

American Journalist

I'm an unabashed sports photo fanboy, the kind of weirdo who seeks out the infinitesimal picture credits.
Portrait of Steve Rushin

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Ansel Elgort

American Actor

I never felt fanboyish about acting, about actors, about movies. I'm a fanboy with music.
Portrait of Ansel Elgort

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Simon Kinberg

English Writer

There are too many good comic book writers out there. I'd rather remain a fanboy.
Portrait of Simon Kinberg

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Joe Manganiello

American Actor

I grew up a big comic book reader, as a kid, and I love the whole fanboy crowd.
Portrait of Joe Manganiello

Quote examples

John Tiffany

English Director

I never get star-struck. I never fanboy. Ever, ever, ever.
Portrait of John Tiffany

Quote examples

Jared Isaacman

American Businessman

I've been a SpaceX fanboy for a long time.
Portrait of Jared Isaacman

Quote examples

Brian Tee

American Actor

I'm a fanboy and a geek.
Portrait of Brian Tee
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