"crifanac" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /kɹɪˈfæn.æk/
Etymology: Blend of critical + fan + activity. From fanac. Coined by Charles Burbee. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|critical|fan|activity}} Blend of critical + fan + activity, {{m|en|fanac}} fanac Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} crifanac (uncountable)
  1. (dated, fandom slang) Urgent, high-priority fan activity. Tags: dated, slang, uncountable
    Sense id: en-crifanac-en-noun-6fMN2qmJ Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle

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