Phrase guide

glory hunter

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A fan of a sports club who supports the club only due to its current success or popularity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • I heard he started supporting Man City right around 2019! What a glory hunter!
  • He really only likes the club because they've won the past few years. He's just a glory hunter and has no interest in the club's history at all.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bandwagon fan

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Compound of glory + hunter.