Meaning

(fandom slang) A science fiction fan who has returned to active fandom after a period of inactivity..

Definitions by Sense

1. (fandom slang) A science fiction fan who has returned to active fandom after a period of inactivity.
2. (fandom slang) To return to fandom and active participation in fandom community activities after having previously left fandom for a period of time.

Example Sentences

He doesn’t qualify as a new fan or an ‘05 import, but it would be unfair to salute achievements without recognizing his tremendous contributions. So here’s to the Dauntless Degafiate — James Taylor!

One of the unexpected benefits of what I call cyberfanac is the return of many old time fans to the realm of fanzine publishing. [...] One of the finest fanzines being produced right now comes from one such degafiate, David Burton.

Degafiate—To resume fanac after gafiation.

Harry Bell [...], Jim, Dan Steffan, Steve Stiles and Alexis were indulging in sinister smoffery, promoting a Cartoonists' Popular Front to push Grant Canfield for TAFF in 1983. "What we have to do first is degafiate him," I thought I overheard.

SF readers have been known to gafiate (=Get Away From It All) after college (give or take 4-5 years) since the 30's... only to degafiate a few years later in many cases.

I think Bill Mallardi definitely ought to degafiate. His piece on Joni Stopa was fabulous [...] and if there is any reality to the fandom-as-family thing, Bill got pretty close to proving it with this fine appreciation-cum-memoir.

Word Forms

• degafiates
• ungafiate
• degafiating
• degafiated

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