fanboyish

English

Etymology

From fanboy +‎ -ish.

Adjective

fanboyish (comparative more fanboyish, superlative most fanboyish)

1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a fanboy.
   • 2010 June 18, “Doctor Who: The Pandorica Opens”, in Telegraph:

     Admittedly the scenario that it was an unholy alliance of numerous enemies of the Doctor and other alien races that had united to create the trap was rather fanboyish on Moffat's part, even though it was great to see them assembled together like that and showed just what a threat the universe was facing once such an alliance had been created.

   • 2013 June 3, Dan Shive, El Goonish Shive (webcomic), Comic for Monday, Jun 3, 2013:

     "Oughta be more careful, El. Most people aren't accustomed to fanboyish squees." "Well, they aren't going to get used to it without exposure." "Fair 'nough."

Hypernyms

• fannish

Coordinate terms

• fangirlish