anti
/ˈænti/
CommonSomeone who actively dislikes or campaigns against a celebrity or group.
The term is mostly used in fandom spaces. Being an anti is seen as more active than just not being a fan.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The antis came out as soon as she got her first win. | People who dislike her mobilized the moment she achieved something. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | He is such an anti. He watches every single one of her videos just to leave bad comments. | The person is actively seeking out content to criticize, not just avoiding it. | reddit, 2023 |
| 03 | I used to be a big fan but after the drama I went full anti. | The person switched from fan to active critic after a controversial event. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 04 | Why do antis spend more time talking about him than his actual fans? | The critics are more engaged with the celebrity than the supporters are. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- Someone actively and vocally dislikes a celebrity and seeks out content about them to criticize.
- A fan has turned against their former fave.
- Someone organizes or participates in campaigns against a celebrity.
Do not use it when
- Someone simply does not follow or care about a celebrity.
- Someone has one specific criticism rather than ongoing hostility.
Variations and related forms
Anti vs stan
anti
An anti is actively hostile and seeks to tear down a celebrity.
VS
stan
A stan is actively devoted and seeks to build up a celebrity.
Origin and context
Borrowed from the general English prefix 'anti-' meaning against. Its use as a standalone noun in fandom contexts grew with online fan communities in the 2010s.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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