Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fair-weather-fans

Noun

/ˈfɛrˌwɛðər fænz/

Definition

Fans who support a team only when it is winning or performing well, but abandon them during tough times.

Examples

Many of the fair-weather fans disappeared when the team lost several games in a row.
She realized he was just a fair-weather fan when he stopped following the band after they released a less popular album.

Meaning

The term describes individuals who display enthusiasm and loyalty to a sports team, band, or other entity only during successful periods, revealing a lack of true commitment or support during difficult times.