
Fanboy
Positive Connotation
Used to express admiration without negative implications, suggests enthusiasm but not obsession.
She's a fanboy of indie music, always sharing the latest songs.
Informal Usage
Mostly used in informal contexts like conversations among friends or on social media.
At the lunch table, they realized they were all Marvel fanboys.
Gender Neutral
Although 'boy' is in the word, 'fanboy' can refer to any gender; it's not limited to males.
My sister is a total tech fanboy; she knows all about the latest gadgets.
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AdmireAficionadoDevoteeEnthusiastFanaticFollowerObsessiveZealot
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