"fandumb" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fandumbs [plural]
Etymology: fan + dumb, as a homophonous pun on fandom. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fan|dumb}} fan + dumb, {{m|en|fandom}} fandom Head templates: {{en-noun}} fandumb (plural fandumbs)
  1. (fandom slang, derogatory or humorous) Fandom, especially one considered stupid or irrational. Tags: derogatory, humorous, slang
    Sense id: en-fandumb-en-noun-tM3qPoaR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle

Inflected forms

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