"bandwagon fan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bandwagon fans [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} bandwagon fan (plural bandwagon fans)
  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. Tags: derogatory, idiomatic, often Categories (topical): Sports Related terms: fair-weather
    Sense id: en-bandwagon_fan-en-noun-fwNZJYwz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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