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Cumberfan

Cumberfan noun: a fan of actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

Noun

Cumberfan (plural Cumberfans)

  1. (slang) A fan of actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
    • Cumberfans from all around the globe donated money in Cumberbatch's name, with the total raised entirely exceeding expectations.2012 July 19, Ellie Walker-Arnott, “Benedict Cumberbatch's birthday raises thousands for charity”, in Radio Times
    • Cumberfans would not have long to wait for their next fix as their idol unveiled his new role in Parade’s End, one of the classiest drama’s of 2012.2012 December 21, Isobel Finblow, “Review of the year 2012: February”, in Radio Times
    Synonyms:
    Cumberperson

Synonyms of Cumberfan

Forms of Cumberfan

pluralCumberfans

Origin of Cumberfan

Blend of Cumberbatch + fan.

Questions about Cumberfan

What does Cumberfan mean?
Cumberfan means a fan of actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
What part of speech is Cumberfan?
Cumberfan is a noun.
What is the plural of Cumberfan?
The plural of Cumberfan is Cumberfans.

Words near Cumberfan in the dictionary

  1. cumberbund
  2. cumberbunds
  3. cumbered
  4. cumberer
  5. cumberers
  6. Cumberfan
  7. Cumberfans
  8. cumberground
  9. cumbergrounds
  10. cumbering
  11. Cumberladies

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