fansign

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fansign

  • /ˈfænsaɪn/ US, UK

Where it comes from

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.

noun fansigns · fan sign

  1. Internet 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, 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!

    Similar: fansigning

  3. Internet 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.

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noun a photograph of a person with an inscription

Русскийси́гна sígna

noun a meet-and-greet with a K-pop artist

한국어팬사인회 paensainhoe

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"fansign." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/fansign. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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fansign. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/fansign

Chicago

"fansign." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/fansign.

BibTeX
@misc{fansign_2026,
  title = {fansign},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/fansign},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}