anyone who is particularly obsessed with a certain book, movie, series, band or team to the extent of mentioning them in every conversation wearing merch/advertising them, attending multiple concerts/games/showings and generally freaking out at the mention of their particular obsession, even sometimes to an extent that could be considered crazy by others.

Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed

Noun: A person who likes a celebrity, band, tv show, book series, franchise, etc a lot. It can range from being obsessed in the way that gives them a bad reputation, or can just be someone who just wants to enjoy something with their friends. (Or alone. Either way is fine)

Verb: ‘To Fangirl’ To participate in the act of being a Fangirl/fanboy. This may include making fanfiction, making fanart, shipping or simping, or even just squealing over things. It varies greatly be how active you are in that ‘fandom’, or what skill sets you have, or other things.

Note: There are no rules for this. If you think of yourself as a Fangirl for something, you are. You do you. You don’t have to fulfill certain requirements, you just have to like something enough to...well...squeal over it (squealing out loud not required)