Heughligan
Heughligan noun: a fan of Scottish actor, producer, author, and entrepreneur Sam Heughan (born 1980).
Noun
Heughligan (plural Heughligans)
- A fan of Scottish actor, producer, author, and entrepreneur Sam Heughan (born 1980).
- Dedicated fan base: Fans include the Heughligans and Caitriots and there are dozens of fan websites.2014 August 28, “9 reasons Outlander is a global success”, in Daily Record, page 26
- Overall, he seems to not quite grasp the power of his beefcake form as immortalised by a drama that has become a global success. No fan base in the world shouts louder for the pin-up of their choice than the Heughligans.2016 May 7, Gavin Docherty, “Highland hunk Sam is an X-rated TV hit”, in Daily Express, page 15
Examples of Heughligan in a sentence
- But co-lead Sam Heughan still has not been nominated by either major awards show and the Heughligans are restless.2016 December 31 – 2017 January 6, Andrea Reiher, “What's Trending”, in Beyond Basic TV, archived from the original on 14 Feb 2024, page 23:
- In the wee small hours of Saturday, much to the envy of Heughligans everywhere, I had the pleasure of exactly that – along with several hundred other lucky peeps.2018 April 26, Beverley Lyons, “Outlander star sets pulses racing despite Pulp star’s dulcet tones”, in Evening Times, page 15:
- “King of men,” adds Ann Gaul, 52, a proud “Heughligan,” as fans of the actor call themselves.2018 November 9, Anna Menta, “How Starz’s ‘Outlander’ Enchants Millions of Women, Boosts Scottish Tourism and Potentially Launched the Next...
- A trip to Cawdor Castle is the cue to reminisce on the numerous productions of Macbeth the pair have been part of, before they exit, pursued by a mother/daughter tag team of Heughligans.2020 November 22, Fiona Shepherd, “Outlander stars get under the skin of the real Highlands on buddy road trip”, in Scotland on Sunday...
Forms of Heughligan
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Origin of Heughligan
Blend of Heughan + hooligan.
Questions about Heughligan
- What does Heughligan mean?
- Heughligan means a fan of Scottish actor, producer, author, and entrepreneur Sam Heughan (born 1980).
- How do you use Heughligan in a sentence?
- But co-lead Sam Heughan still has not been nominated by either major awards show and the Heughligans are restless.
- What part of speech is Heughligan?
- Heughligan is a noun.
- What is the plural of Heughligan?
- The plural of Heughligan is Heughligans.
Words near Heughligan in the dictionary
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