Stan
- “what does stan mean”
- “what does we stan mean”
- “stan meaning eminem”
- “word for an obsessive fan”
01 · Side by side
Side by side
Comparison sheet
| Aspect | Stan | Fan |
|---|---|---|
| Intensity | Extreme | Any level |
| Started as | A cautionary character | Short for fanatic |
| Verb? | Yes ("we stan") | Not usually |
02 · Which one you meant
Which one did you mean?
In shortReaders who land here meaning Stan rather than Fan are usually searching for phrases like “what does stan mean”, “what does we stan mean”, “stan meaning eminem”.
03 · The mix-up
Where the confusion comes from
The mix-up“Stan is a blend of "stalker" and "fan".”
What's true
That's a popular explanation, but Wikipedia reports Eminem's manager saying the name was chosen because it rhymed with "fan"; the blend is a coincidence.
04 · Read either one