Meaning of degafiate | Babel Free

Definitions

A science fiction fan who has returned to active fandom after a period of inactivity.

slang

Examples

“He doesn’t qualify as a new fan or an ‘05 import, but it would be unfair to salute achievements without recognizing his tremendous contributions. So here’s to the Dauntless Degafiate — James Taylor!”

“One of the unexpected benefits of what I call cyberfanac is the return of many old time fans to the realm of fanzine publishing. [...] One of the finest fanzines being produced right now comes from one such degafiate, David Burton.”

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