Stan

What does stan mean?

An obsessed fan of someone or something

Stan is a name for a person who is obsessed with someone, like a celebrity or athlete, or something, like a TV show or comic. The term comes from Eminem's 2000 song "Stan" which is about an obsessed fan writing to Eminem.

A stan is so infatuated with the famous person that he or she may even be compared to a stalker. However, the term is typically used in jest and not meant to actually accuse someone of stalking. The term may also be used as a verb when referring to someone who is acting obsessed.

Example

"She's def a stan."
"Yeah, she's got 4 posters of him on her wall."
The original Stan dressed up as Eminem.

The original Stan dressed up as Eminem.

Related Slang

StanningObsessing over a person
UnstanA person who is trying to be less obsessed with a celebrity
MultistanAn obsessed fan of multiple things
FacestalkingLooking through someone's pictures on Facebook
CreeperA socially invasive person
FanboyA dedicated male fan
FangirlA dedicated female fan
FandomCommunity of fans
BelieberA committed fan of Justin Bieber
BeyhiveDedicated fans of Beyoncé

Usage

✓ Pop Culture

Last Updated: March 6, 2020

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