stay
/steɪ/
CommonStray Kids' official fanbase name, used by fans of the K-pop group Stray Kids.
The pairing of 'Stray Kids' and 'Stay' is deliberate and fans often reference the meaning when explaining the fandom identity.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | stays got 5-star to number one in 14 countries in one day | Stray Kids fans coordinated to chart the album across many countries quickly. | x, 2022 |
| 02 | i became a stay during lockdown and they genuinely got me through it | The person found the Stray Kids fandom during the pandemic and it helped them. | |
| 03 | stays and the boys really have a different kind of relationship. feels personal. | The connection between Stray Kids and their fans feels unusually close and sincere. | tiktok, 2023 |
Use it when
- Referring to Stray Kids fans collectively.
- Identifying yourself as a Stray Kids fan.
- Discussing fan campaigns or streaming efforts around Stray Kids.
Do not use it when
- You mean fans of a different K-pop group.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Official fan club name chosen by Stray Kids and JYP Entertainment. The name is intentionally paired with the group's name: Stray Kids are strays, Stays are those who stay beside them.
- First seen
- 2018
- Confidence
- high
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https://slang.fyi/stayUpdated: 2026-08-28License: CC BY 4.0