Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fafia

/ˈfæfi.ə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: fafia
IPA: /ˈfæfi.ə/

11

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of exiting or becoming inactive in fandom due to other obligations.

Dated; Slang; Uncountable

noun

Alternative form of FAFIA.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"He contributed wit and whimsy to virtually all the major English fanzines for the next few years, but gradually lapsed into fafia under the increasing responsibilities of marriage and jobs."
"WWII was the worst in that a large number of fans were in the Armed forces or other Fafia inducing activities."
"Just a quick note that AOL has once again stopped sending me newsgroup postings. Not sure why, and not sure when they will resume again. But FAFIA for the moment."

Etymology

Acronym of Forced Away From It All. After GAFIA (Getting Away From It All). Used in early science fiction fandom.

Usage

Derived Forms

fafiate fafiated fafiates fafiating fafiation

Frequently Paired Words

GAFIA

Questions

How do you pronounce fafia?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfæfi.ə/.
What does fafia mean?: The state of exiting or becoming inactive in fandom due to other obligations.
Where does fafia come from?: Acronym of Forced Away From It All. After GAFIA (Getting Away From It All). Used in early science fiction fandom.

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