also-ran

one with little talent or success; a contestant who loses the contest

Cold Mountain look like it's on its way to being an Oscar also-ran.

by SpeakEasy January 03, 2004

fandom

In fanfiction; the movie, TV show, book or other medium that a fanfiction is written about.

Smallville and Harry Potter are very popular fandoms.

by SpeakEasy September 28, 2003

ficlet

a short, one-chapter fanfiction.

Bob wrote a really good O.C. ficlet.

by SpeakEasy September 29, 2003

toity-papes

toilet paper

I don't have any damn toity-papes!

by SpeakEasy September 29, 2003

Claymate

a female fan of the singer Clay Aiken

My mom is a total Claymate!

by SpeakEasy November 30, 2003

phan

an avid fan of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "The Phantom Of The Opera"

Phans are more likely to appreciate the film adaptation than other people.

by SpeakEasy December 25, 2004

balehead

an avid fan of actor Christian Bale

My balehead friends and I got together last night to watch Newsies, American Psycho and Shaft.

by SpeakEasy July 17, 2004