by oejcndljfjfoejfkfodjdkf August 20, 2021

Someone who adores K-pop. They love talking about it and they're very dedicated to the groups/soloists they stan. They get a lot of hate from the public usually.
"K-pop stans are so annoying."
by imthetrend6 October 8, 2021

When you follow or subscribe to a social media or You Tube account because you feel sad for the content provider
I charity stand guy on You Tube who shows off his sock collection. Had 12 subscribers, it was was so wholesome and I felt bad for some reason
by dottie hinkle October 18, 2019

A dream stan is one who is obsessed with the minecraft youtuber dream. This ranges from cosplayers, to content creators, to fatherless teenagers.
by taco dude June 6, 2022

by willh1789 September 13, 2020

by mr. schnauxpox November 22, 2021

(noun)
/ɑ r stæn/
Definition:
A Respectful Stan — a fan who supports an artist, creator, or public figure with genuine admiration while respecting their boundaries, privacy, and humanity.
Unlike obsessive or intrusive fandom behavior, an R-Stan believes that true support includes empathy, consent, and kindness. Being an R-Stan means celebrating someone’s work, not controlling their life.
Origin:
Coined by a fan who wanted to redefine what it means to support someone, after noticing how often the term fan is used for people who act disrespectfully toward artists.
The “R” stands for Respectful.
/ɑ r stæn/
Definition:
A Respectful Stan — a fan who supports an artist, creator, or public figure with genuine admiration while respecting their boundaries, privacy, and humanity.
Unlike obsessive or intrusive fandom behavior, an R-Stan believes that true support includes empathy, consent, and kindness. Being an R-Stan means celebrating someone’s work, not controlling their life.
Origin:
Coined by a fan who wanted to redefine what it means to support someone, after noticing how often the term fan is used for people who act disrespectfully toward artists.
The “R” stands for Respectful.
by HazelAvocado October 12, 2025
