pattern

Entertainment, Media & Digital Culture - Fan & Celebrity Culture

Here you will find slang for fan and celebrity culture, highlighting terms used to talk about fandoms, stars, and pop culture obsession.

review-disable

Review

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

spelling-disable

Spelling

quiz-disable

Quiz

Start learning
Entertainment, Media & Digital Culture
stan
[noun]

a person who is an extremely devoted fan

Ex: Every stan in the fandom was excited for the release.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
hard stan
[noun]

a fan who intensely admires or sexualizes their idol

Ex: The hard stans run the fan forums.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
soft stan
[noun]

a fan who is emotionally attached, often moved by their idol's work or personality rather than sexual attraction

Ex: Soft stans gather online to gush about their favorite artists.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
fanon
[noun]

fan-created ideas or interpretations of a story that are widely accepted among fans but not officially part of the canon

Ex: The fandom debates what's fanon versus canon.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
headcanon
[noun]

a fan's personal belief or interpretation about a character, relationship, or story element, not officially confirmed

Ex: I respect everyone's headcanon, even if it's different from mine.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

content in media added to please avid fans, often as inside jokes, references, or subtle nods

Ex: Anime often includes fan service to appeal to its core audience.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a dominant or reigning female pop artist, often considered the face of pop music at a given time

Ex: Everyone agrees she's the main pop girl on the charts.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

an artist or group known primarily for a single popular song or success

Ex: The festival featured several one-hit wonders from the early 2000s.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
main slayer
[phrase]

the most dominant, powerful, or iconic member or character, often recognized as the standout

Ex: Everyone knows he's the main slayer in the fashion world.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

an impressive or outstanding vocal performance

Ex: That note at the end was pure vocal slayage.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

an artist presented as independent or authentic but believed to be carefully manufactured or promoted by the music industry

Ex: The debate over whether he's an industry plant is everywhere online.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a term of endearment for someone admired, often a celebrity

Ex: That tweet crowned him a skinny legend.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
worldstar
[interjection]

exclaimed during a dramatic or viral-worthy event, especially fights, anticipating the footage will go online

Ex: Worldstar, this clip is going to blow up online.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
crackship
[noun]

an absurd, unlikely, or humorous romantic pairing of characters, often ironic or playful

Ex: Fans debate which crackship is the funniest.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
parasocial
[Adjective]

characterized by a one-sided, often intense relationship with a celebrity or creator

Ex: His parasocial fascination with the singer worries his friends.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to promo
[Verb]

to promote or publicize something, such as a product, event, or media release

Ex: The team promos new episodes to attract viewers .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Entertainment, Media & Digital Culture
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app