English Explanatory Dictionary

fair-weather fan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A fan who only pays attention to their favorite team when they are performing well.

Pronunciation

en-au-fair weather fan.ogg

Word forms

fair-weather fan fair-weather fans fair weather fan

Etymology

From fair-weather + fan, drawing an analogy between good weather and trouble-free times.

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