trufan

== English == === Alternative forms === truefan === Etymology === From tru- (“true, genuine”) +‎ fan. The irregular plural is derived from fen, itself formed in analogy with men and women. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈtɹuˌfæn/ === Noun === trufan (plural trufans or trufen) (fandom slang) A very active and dedicated fan, particularly of science fiction. Synonyms: megafan, stan, superfan, uberfan For more quotations using this term, see Citations:trufan. ==== Derived terms ==== === References === Jeff Prucher, editor (2007), “trufan”, in Brave New Words: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction, Oxford, Oxfordshire; New York, N.Y.: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 251. Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2026), “trufan n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction. === Anagrams === Turfan == Spanish == === Verb === trufan third-person plural present indicative of trufar