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Callafan en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of Callahan + fan.

Meanings

1. (UK, slang) A fan of the English singer Sam Callahan.
   • Now his Inverclyde ‘Callafans’ will be hoping for a sneak preview of his new material when he performs live next month to kick-off the festive season with a Christmas cracker. 2014 October 10, Paul John Coulter, “X Factor finalist Sam Callahan to switch on Oak Mall Christmas lights”, in Greenock Telegraph:
   • But when a friend accidentally let slip on Twitter the time and location of the event, many of Sam's 'Callafans' planned to come along at 5.30am to take a peek. 2013 June 21, Megan Tatum, “Charity skinny dip scrapped over indecent exposure fears”, in Essex Chronicle:
   • The Callafans at Heathcote preparatory school in Danbury have been backing Sam from the start and are looking forward to seeing the Great Totham singer-songwriter perform to millions of TV viewers when the public vote begins at the weekend. 2013 October 10, Will Watkinson, “Sam's Our Man: 'Callafans' at Star's Old School Show Support”, in Essex Chronicle:

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