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Fanboy Added to Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Posted on Monday, July 7th, 2008 by Peter Sciretta

The word “Fanboy” is one of the hundred or so new words that Merriam-Webster has decided to add to their Collegiate Dictionary this year.

Apparently the first occurance of the word was in the year 1919. Who knew? Merriam-Webster ’s definition is:

“a boy who is an enthusiastic devotee (as of comics or movies)”

In other news, The Weinstein Co still can’t find an angle on how to release the much anticipated Star Wars comedy Fanboys. I’m guessing an announcement is forthcoming at Comic Con.

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  • ciji
    Hmm... so girls can't be fanboys? I guess I'd better return the 23 comics I bought last Wednesday....
  • Liz
    Douchenozzle > Douchewaffle

    I don't know if "fanboy" is a word that really needs to be defined. It's a pretty obvious portmanteau, and the subtle sense of derision didn't even make it into the definition.
  • Grrrr

    No "fangirl"?
  • What about Assclown and Douchewaffle!? Do those words get no respect!?
  • What was the first usage then?
  • TheHoldSteady
    That is the absolute wrong example. A much better one would be: anyone standing in line outside an Apple store.
  • Really reaching for movie news today, aren't you Peter? =)
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