"fannish" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈfæn.ɪʃ/ Forms: more fannish [comparative], most fannish [superlative]
Rhymes: -ænɪʃ Etymology: fan + -ish Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|fan|ish}} fan + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} fannish (comparative more fannish, superlative most fannish)
  1. Of or relating to a fan; characteristic of fandom. Categories (topical): Fandom Hyponyms: fanboyish, fangirlish

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