"Fanilow" meaning in All languages combined

See Fanilow on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Fanilows [plural]
Etymology: Blend of fan + Manilow. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|fan|Manilow}} Blend of fan + Manilow Head templates: {{en-noun}} Fanilow (plural Fanilows)
  1. (fandom slang) A fan of American singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Fans (people), Music Synonyms: Maniloony

Inflected forms

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