Buffydom

Noun

Buffydom (uncountable)

1. (slang) The fandom of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
   • On the many chatrooms dedicated to Buffydom, fans refer to it as "the incredible shrinking Buffy," most evident during the fighting sequences, when Sarah Michelle Gellar's stunt double (who actually has curves) switches off not-so-seamlessly with Gellar.2002, Rachel Thompson, "Staking It To The Man", Herizons, Summer 2002, page 25
   • There are, however, strong roots in Valley Girl expressions and some slayer jargon has been established by both the show itself and the early years of Buffydom online.2013, Liz Medendorp, “Buffyspeak: The Internal and External Impact of Slayer Slang”, in Jennifer K. Stuller, editor, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, page 67
2. (slang) The fictional universe which serves as the setting for the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
   • Is Tara the only human character in Buffydom who isn't an only child (not counting the special case of Dawn)?2000 December 16, Jerry McLaughlin, “Family”, in alt.tv.buffy-v-slayer (Usenet)
   • If there is one thing that has been consistant^([sic]) in Buffydom, it is that revenge is not a good thing.2003 March 26, Dan Armato, “Re: 7th Season Buffy - Lies My Parents Told Me - 5 star poll - SPOILERS AHOY”, in alt.tv.buffy-v-slayer (Usenet)