stfnist

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Either abbreviation of scientifictionist, or stf (“scientifiction”) +‎ -ist.

Noun

stfnist (plural stfnists)

  1. (dated, fandom slang) A fan or creator of science fiction; one involved in some aspect of science fiction.
    • 1959, Eney, Richard "Dick" Harris, Fancyclopedia II‎:
      It follows that no stfnist should be considered for one of the top places until he has been active for at least two years; many may run thru the cycle of fanac and make a big noise for a moment, then fizzle out.
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