"stfan" meaning in English

See stfan in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈstɛ.fæn/ Forms: stfans [plural], stfen [plural]
Rhymes: -æn Etymology: Blend of stf (“scientifiction”) + fan Etymology templates: {{blend|en|stf|fan|gloss1=scientifiction}} Blend of stf (“scientifiction”) + fan Head templates: {{en-noun|s|stfen}} stfan (plural stfans or stfen)
  1. (fandom slang, dated) fan of science fiction Tags: dated, slang Categories (topical): Fans (people), Science fiction

Inflected forms

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