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Eminem’s Definition of “Stan” Has Been Added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Before "stanning" your favorite celebrity became typical slang among social media and meme culture, Eminem introduced the world to the term in his 2000 hit, "Stan." Now, the word has officially been added to Merriam-Webster as both a noun and a verb.

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18:40 on April 23 2019

Eminem song inspired this word. Now it's in the dictionary

Detroit Free Press — Merriam-Webster has added new words for 2019 including 'stan,' which traces its history to the Eminem song.             more info
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01:50 on April 24 2019

Eminem’s Definition of “Stan” Has Been Added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Stereogum — Before "stanning" your favorite celebrity became typical slang among social media and meme culture, Eminem introduced the world to the term in his 2000 hit, "Stan." Now, ... more info
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19:25 on April 24 2019

Eminem’s “Stan” Gets Added to the Dictionary

Chorus.fm — Merriam-Webster has added a new definition for “stan” to the dictionary: to exhibit fandom to an extreme or excessive degree : to be an extremely devoted and enthusia... more info
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