- Popularized by the song, "Stan" by Eminem, in which the fan's name is Stan. Used mostly in relation to celebrities, but not in all cases. That is, one can be a stan of inanimate objects even though one cannot literally stalk an inanimate object.
stan
noun blending
an overly passionate fan of a celebrity
Etymology : blending of words "stalker" and "fan"
Source : "I'm the #1 Kid Cudi stan." (Conversation with friends, 2011)
Last modified: 2 December 2011