"Fanilton" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfænɪltən/ Forms: Faniltons [plural]
Etymology: Blend of fan + Hamilton. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|fan|Hamilton}} Blend of fan + Hamilton Head templates: {{en-noun}} Fanilton (plural Faniltons)
  1. (fandom slang) A fan of the musical Hamilton. Tags: slang Synonyms: Hamilfan, Hamiltrash

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