"Pokéfan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Pokéfans [plural]
Etymology: From Poké- + fan. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|Poké|fan}} Poké- + fan Head templates: {{en-noun}} Pokéfan (plural Pokéfans)
  1. (slang) A fan or enthusiast of Pokémon. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Fans (people), Pokémon Synonyms: Pokémaniac

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