fan

Definitions of fan
  1. noun
    a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
    synonyms: naïeveling, onwetende
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    type of:
    benadeelde, gedupeerde, offerdier, slachtoffer
    a person who is tricked or swindled
  2. noun
    a drinker who sips
  3. noun
    a drinker who sucks (as at a nipple or through a straw)
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