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Buffyatric en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of Buffy + geriatric.

Meanings

  1. (slang) An elderly fan of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003).
    • The word "gay" has been adopted as a generic term to cover both male and female homosexuals (aka lesbians). Even *I* know that and I'm an ageing Buffyatric! 2004 April 1, Dave K, “BtVS on new gay channel”, in uk.media.tv.buffy-v-slayer (Usenet):
    • I'm Harper. Resident breadbaker, librarian, Buffyatric, occasional pirate wench, and quondam Irish harper. 1997 October 28, SjPete, “Stranger enters, goes to corner table”, in alt.pub.coffeehouse.amethyst (Usenet):
    • Uh-oh, better be careful what you say in that regard. I made the same point here just a few weeks ago and got flamed by one of the posting board's "Buffyatrics" (which group actually doesn't seem distinguishable from the younger set, at least not according to some of the items posted at their website). 1998 October 4, David Samuel Barr, “Joss Answers Questions — Spoilers”, in alt.tv.buffy-v-slayer (Usenet):

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