Phrase guide

bandwagon fan

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A fan who has shown no past loyalty to a team and supports them all because they are actively succeeding or trendy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory, idiomatic, often

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: glory hunter

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Erfolgsfan — person who only supports a club due to its fame and success
  • Japanese: 俄ファン (niwaka fan) — person who only supports a club due to its fame and success
  • Japanese: 俄 (niwaka) — person who only supports a club due to its fame and success
  • Norwegian: medgangssupporter — person who only supports a club due to its fame and success