Callafan

Callafan

English

Etymology

Blend of Callahan +‎ fan.

Noun

Callafan (plural Callafans)

1. (UK, slang) A fan of the English singer Sam Callahan.
   • 2013, Megan Tatum, "Charity skinny dip scrapped over indecent exposure fears", Essex Chronicle, 21 June 2013:

     But when a friend accidentally let slip on Twitter the time and location of the event, many of Sam's 'Callafans' planned to come along at 5.30am to take a peek.

   • 2013, Will Watkinson, "Sam's Our Man: 'Callafans' at Star's Old School Show Support", Essex Chronicle, 10 October 2013:

     The Callafans at Heathcote preparatory school in Danbury have been backing Sam from the start and are looking forward to seeing the Great Totham singer-songwriter perform to millions of TV viewers when the public vote begins at the weekend.

   • 2014, Paul John Coulter, "X Factor finalist Sam Callahan to switch on Oak Mall Christmas lights", Greenock Telegraph, 10 October 2014:

     Now his Inverclyde ‘Callafans’ will be hoping for a sneak preview of his new material when he performs live next month to kick-off the festive season with a Christmas cracker.