fan

Definitions of fan
  1. noun
    an enthusiastic young fan (especially a young woman who follows rock groups around)
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    aficionado, amante, apasionado, devoto, entusiasta, fanático
    an ardent follower and admirer
  2. noun
    an enthusiastic devotee of sports
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    type of:
    aficionado
    an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
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"Play Ball!"

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"Analysis of Baseball" and "Singing and Stretching"

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