fansign

noun
/ˈfænsaɪn/US

Etymology

From fan + sign. Initially gained popularity in the sense of a photograph of a person with an inscription in 2012. Gained popularity in the sense of a meet-and-greet with a K-pop artist in 2016.

  1. derived from signum
  2. derived from signare
  3. derived from en
  4. inherited from seġnian — “to mark; sign
  5. inherited from signen
  6. formed as fansign — “fan + sign

Definitions

  1. A photograph of a person with an inscription (often on the body or a piece of paper) used…

    A photograph of a person with an inscription (often on the body or a piece of paper) used on the Internet as an autograph of a celebrity or as a sign of love for a celebrity from a fan.

    • Fansigns can go from okay to weird as fans are really known to show devotion and dedication to their idols […]
  2. A meet-and-greet with a K-pop artist where fans can ask questions, receive autographs,…

    A meet-and-greet with a K-pop artist where fans can ask questions, receive autographs, take photos or receive hugs.

    • Most fans would relish the chance to see their idols live in concert at least once, or attend a fansign event and get a personal signature!
  3. A photograph or video of a minor or target containing an inscription (often their…

    A photograph or video of a minor or target containing an inscription (often their username, a group name, or a slur) coerced by predatory online networks such as 764 or the com as a form of humiliation, extortion, or proof of grooming.

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for fansign. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA