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Meaning of passifan | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈpæs.ɪˌfæn/

Definitions

A fan, particularly of science fiction, who watches and reads the genre but does not actively engage in fanac, or fan activity.

dated, slang

Examples

“Passifan: The "unawakened" Fan, interested now only in reading the magazines and books; not yet participating in any activities.”
“I learned that last phrase from a femme passifan Miss Marlene Maples.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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