Trekkie
/ˈtɹɛki/
Trekkie
English
Noun
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Definition
A (usually major) fan of the TV science fiction series Star Trek.
Etymology
From Trek + -ie. From Star Trek, as in groupie. (1970).
Example Sentences
- "Not all Trekkies go around speaking Klingon and making endless references to the original Star Trek series."
- "1992 StarTrek VI is a fast-moving, vigorous book that will not disappoint the legions of Trekkies who avidly follow the adventure of their heroes. — Review of Star Trek - The Undiscovered Country in Amiga User International, author unknown, December 1992, HHL Publishing (UK), page 90."
- "2002 I have a major confession to make which will probably incur the wrath of all Trekkies out there. — Trek & Treat, article in The Daily Mirror (UK), Jessica Mellor, Saturday, August 10, 2002, page 44."
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