Gen Alpha slang · Noun
stan
Meaning
Stan is Gen Alpha slang for an extremely devoted fan — or to be one.
Where it came from
A blend of "stalker" and "fan", shaped by Eminem's 2000 song "Stan" about an obsessive fan. Dictionary.com dates it to the late 2000s.
Tone check
Usually playful ("I stan"). The name hints at obsession, which is part of the joke.
Checked against: Dictionary.com, stan.
Added to this dictionary 2 November 2026
Used in a sentence
"I stan her"
"stans are fighting again"
Peak: 2005–2026
Safe for adults to use
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