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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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July 7th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Really reaching for movie news today, aren’t you Peter? =)
July 7th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
That is the absolute wrong example. A much better one would be: anyone standing in line outside an Apple store.
July 7th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
What was the first usage then?
July 7th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
What about Assclown and Douchewaffle!? Do those words get no respect!?
July 7th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Grrrr
No “fangirl”?
July 7th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
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.
July 7th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Hmm… so girls can’t be fanboys? I guess I’d better return the 23 comics I bought last Wednesday….