Stan
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An extremely devoted fan, or the act of being an extremely devoted fan. From Eminem's 2000 song 'Stan' about an obsessive fan. Can be positive ('I stan her') or negative ('those stans are toxic').
Translation for Parents
It's just being a super fan. If your kid 'stans' someone, they really, really like them. It comes from an Eminem song YOU probably remember, which means for once, you have the cultural reference advantage. Savor this moment.
Examples
“I stan Taylor Swift so hard”
“I'm an incredibly devoted Taylor Swift fan”
“The stans are going crazy on Twitter rn”
“The obsessive fans are causing drama on Twitter right now”
Cringe Score
Mildly embarrassing
You can use this! Tell your kid you stan Bruce Springsteen. They won't think it's cool, but the usage is correct.
Category
digital culture
Peak
2020-01
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
urban_dictionary, reddit