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su·per·fan | \ ˌsü-pər-ˈfan 
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\ plural superfans
Definition of superfan
: an extremely enthusiastic or dedicated fan … superfans, people absolutely enveloped by their passion.— George Plimpton … is considering placing cameras around his team's complex and having superfans pay to tune in …— Peter King To coaches and college presidents, boosters are superfans willing to put their money where their hearts are.— Robert Lipsyte
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The first known use of superfan was in 1918
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