Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fanboy

noun

/ˈfanˌboɪ/

Definition

A fanboy is a male enthusiast or supporter of a particular subject, typically in the realms of entertainment, technology, or pop culture.

Examples

He’s such a fanboy for that movie franchise; he knows all the characters’ backstories.
As a fanboy, he attends every comic convention dressed as his favorite superhero.

Meaning

The term is often used to describe someone who shows excessive zeal or passion for a certain brand, series, or type of media, often to the point of being biased.