Fangirl

/ˈfænɡɜːrl/

noun

A female fan, especially one who is obsessive about comics, movies, music, or science fiction.

She’s a fangirl of the popular boy band One Direction.

Often appears as...

die-hard fangirl
fangirl moment

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Informal

verb

To behave in an obsessively excited way because you admire someone or something a lot.

She fangirled when she met her favorite author.

Often appears as...

fangirl over someone
fangirl about something

Usage tips

Informal

noun

A female fan, especially one who is obsessive about comics, movies, music, or science fiction.

She’s a fangirl of the popular boy band One Direction.

Often appears as...

die-hard fangirl
fangirl moment

Usage tips

Informal

verb

To behave in an obsessively excited way because you admire someone or something a lot.

She fangirled when she met her favorite author.

Often appears as...

fangirl over someone
fangirl about something

Usage tips

Informal

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Gender Specific

Originally refers to female fans, though often used for any enthusiastic fan regardless of gender.

He's a fangirl of that indie game, just won't stop talking about it.

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Not Always Obsessive

Sometimes 'fangirl' just means a regular fan without implying obsession.

I'm a bit of a fangirl when it comes to classical jazz music.

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Commonly Informal

Use 'fangirl' in casual conversations. It's not typically used in formal contexts.

At the convention, I totally became a fangirl meeting my favorite author.

Pro Tip 1/3

Gender Specific

Originally refers to female fans, though often used for any enthusiastic fan regardless of gender.

He's a fangirl of that indie game, just won't stop talking about it.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Always Obsessive

Sometimes 'fangirl' just means a regular fan without implying obsession.

I'm a bit of a fangirl when it comes to classical jazz music.

Pro Tip 3/3

Commonly Informal

Use 'fangirl' in casual conversations. It's not typically used in formal contexts.

At the convention, I totally became a fangirl meeting my favorite author.

Pro Tip 1/3

Gender Specific

Originally refers to female fans, though often used for any enthusiastic fan regardless of gender.

He's a fangirl of that indie game, just won't stop talking about it.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Always Obsessive

Sometimes 'fangirl' just means a regular fan without implying obsession.

I'm a bit of a fangirl when it comes to classical jazz music.

Pro Tip 3/3

Commonly Informal

Use 'fangirl' in casual conversations. It's not typically used in formal contexts.

At the convention, I totally became a fangirl meeting my favorite author.

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MO

American Musician

I had everything you could collect. I had these Spice Girls postcards. I also had the stickers and Barbie girls. I had all five of them. I was a real fangirl. They were actually preaching some cool stuff, the thing about girl power and sticking together with your best girlfriends.

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Lisa Kleypas

American Author

My ultimate crush may be Judith McNaught - I met her once more than 20 years ago, and she was incredibly kind and encouraging to me. I adore that woman. But I also fangirl over aspiring or beginning authors, because every time I talk with them, I'm so energized and inspired.

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Mary Wiseman

American Actress

I've seen so much good Tilly cosplay. I've seen a lot of Captain Killy. I've seen a Cadet Tilly with dreads. I've seen stuff - it's the most incredible experience, and I think I probably fangirl over the cosplayers more than they do over me.

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Lisa Kleypas

American Author

I will admit, I once launched myself at Julie Garwood for a hug, hoping some of her magic would rub off on me... and I have fangirl crushes on Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Linda Howard, and Kresley Cole, among many others.

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Rebecca Serle

American Writer

I'm a total fangirl for Nancy Meyers. I love all her movies - 'Something's Gotta Give,' 'Father of the Bride,' 'The Parent Trap,' etc. I also love Woody Allen - 'Annie Hall' and 'Manhattan' are my favorites.

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Jen Lancaster

American Author

I'm such a fangirl when it comes to other writers. I read 250 books a year, and I'm always talking up books by other authors.

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Jessica Sanchez

American Musician

It was crazy... working with Ne-Yo. Everything was such a blur, and I was just a fangirl the whole time.

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Sarah J. Maas

American Author

As a massive fangirl myself, having people ship any of my characters is just beyond cool.

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Taapsee Pannu

Indian Actress

I've seen people being in awe of Anurag Kashyap, but I'm not a fangirl.

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Darci Lynne Farmer

American Entertainer

I fangirl when I see someone famous wish me congratulations.

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MO

American Musician

I had everything you could collect. I had these Spice Girls postcards. I also had the stickers and Barbie girls. I had all five of them. I was a real fangirl. They were actually preaching some cool stuff, the thing about girl power and sticking together with your best girlfriends.

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Lisa Kleypas

American Author

My ultimate crush may be Judith McNaught - I met her once more than 20 years ago, and she was incredibly kind and encouraging to me. I adore that woman. But I also fangirl over aspiring or beginning authors, because every time I talk with them, I'm so energized and inspired.

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Mary Wiseman

American Actress

I've seen so much good Tilly cosplay. I've seen a lot of Captain Killy. I've seen a Cadet Tilly with dreads. I've seen stuff - it's the most incredible experience, and I think I probably fangirl over the cosplayers more than they do over me.

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Lisa Kleypas

American Author

I will admit, I once launched myself at Julie Garwood for a hug, hoping some of her magic would rub off on me... and I have fangirl crushes on Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Linda Howard, and Kresley Cole, among many others.

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Rebecca Serle

American Writer

I'm a total fangirl for Nancy Meyers. I love all her movies - 'Something's Gotta Give,' 'Father of the Bride,' 'The Parent Trap,' etc. I also love Woody Allen - 'Annie Hall' and 'Manhattan' are my favorites.

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Jen Lancaster

American Author

I'm such a fangirl when it comes to other writers. I read 250 books a year, and I'm always talking up books by other authors.

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Jessica Sanchez

American Musician

It was crazy... working with Ne-Yo. Everything was such a blur, and I was just a fangirl the whole time.

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Sarah J. Maas

American Author

As a massive fangirl myself, having people ship any of my characters is just beyond cool.

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Taapsee Pannu

Indian Actress

I've seen people being in awe of Anurag Kashyap, but I'm not a fangirl.

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Darci Lynne Farmer

American Entertainer

I fangirl when I see someone famous wish me congratulations.

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