fan favourite
noun[Cusually singular]
UK(USfan favorite)uk/ˌfænz ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪt/us/ˌfænz ˈfeɪ.vər.ət/(UKalsofans' favourite)asportsplayer,actor,character, etc. who is verypopularwith thefansof aparticularteam,film,televisionprogramme, etc.(=peoplewhosupportit or are veryenthusiasticabout it):
TheformerNewcastleUnitedcentrehalfis afirmfans'favouriteat his newclub.
The show'swritersenragedaudiencesbykillingofffanfavouriteJessie Taylor.
- He was afanfavouriteduring hiscareerin Formula 1.
- Theclubwantedtosellme but it wasdifficultbecause I was afans'favourite.
- Before thecontestantgoteliminatedfrom the show, she'destablishedherself as afanfavourite.
- Her tear-jerkinggoodbyeepisodeprovedwhat afanfavouriteshe'dbecome.
Liked, or not liked, by many people
- acquire
- an acquired tasteidiom
- anti-popular
- be the new rock and rollidiom
- be welcome toidiom
- cult
- ground
- insomeone'sgood/bad booksidiom
- killer app
- lose
- lose groundphrase
- low-traffic
- Marmite
- must-have
- sought after
- top-rated
- trend
- unappreciated
- unbeloved
- viral
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Admirers
Enthusiasts