"bandwagon fan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bandwagon fans [plural]
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  1. (sports, idiomatic, often derogatory) A fan who has shown no past loyalty to a team and supports them all because they are actively succeeding or trendy. This slightly differs from another common term “fair weather fan”, which means to be interested in being a fan only while a team is performing well. Tags: derogatory, idiomatic, often Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-bandwagon_fan-en-noun-VYj5f12V Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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