Swiftie

/ˈswɪfti/
nounIntermediate
informal

a devoted fan of the singer Taylor Swift

The Swifties gathered outside the concert venue hours before the show.

Taylor Swift's fans, known as Swifties, often arrive early to concerts.

She posted a photo with the caption 'Proud Swiftie since 2010!'

A Swiftie is someone who identifies strongly with Taylor Swift's music and persona.

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The term is widely used in online communities and social media.

Collocations

proud Swiftiea fan who is openly enthusiastic about Taylor Swiftdie-hard Swiftiea very dedicated fan of Taylor Swift

Synonyms

Related Phrases

Swiftie squadphrase
a group of Taylor Swift fans

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Social Media

The term 'Swiftie' is often used in hashtags and fan discussions on platforms like Twitter and Instagram.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Swiftie' as it is a proper noun derived from a name.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the name 'Taylor Swift' with the suffix '-ie' to denote a fan or supporter.

📝Usage Notes

The term is commonly used in informal contexts, especially in online discussions about Taylor Swift's music and career.

Word Breakdown

Swift
the surname of the singer Taylor Swift
root
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-ie
a suffix indicating a fan or supporter
suffix
English Dictionary