"Fannibal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Fannibals [plural]
Etymology: Blend of fan + Hannibal. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|fan|Hannibal}} Blend of fan + Hannibal Head templates: {{en-noun}} Fannibal (plural Fannibals)
  1. (fandom slang) A fan of the American television series Hannibal and/or of the fictional character Hannibal Lecter. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Fans (people), Television
    Sense id: en-Fannibal-en-noun-VO0QR2Ym Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: lifestyle

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