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fanpire en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈfæn.paɪə(ɹ)/

Etymology

Blend of fan + vampire.

Meanings

  1. (slang) A fan of Stephanie Meyer's Twilight book series or the associated films.
    • That their emotional relationship is foregrounded over sex may also explain why the mothers of Meyer's “fanpires” are great enthusiasts of the books, too. 2012, Victoria Nelson, Gothicka: Vampire Heroes, Human Gods, and the New Supernatural, Harvard University Press, published 2012, →ISBN, page 136:
    • The self-proclaimed fanpires gawked, squealed and begged for autographs and photos with the stars. 2008 November 18, Derrik J. Lang, “Fans flock to 'Twilight' premiere in Los Angeles”, in USA Today:
    • Have you devoured the "Twilight" books? Are you obsessed with Edward? Can you recite the entire "Twilight" movie? Do you have Bella on the brain? Then you just might be a "Twilight" fanpire. 2009 July 16, “An event to sink your teeth into”, in The Charleston Gazette:

Forms

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Antonyms

Twihater

Synonyms

Twitard · Twihard · Twilighter · Twifan