stfnist

English

Alternative forms

• stefnist

Etymology

Either abbreviation of scientifictionist, or stf (“scientifiction”) +‎ -ist.

Noun

stfnist (plural stfnists)

1. (dated, fandom slang) A fan or creator of science fiction; one involved in some aspect of science fiction.
   • 1959, Richard "Dick" Harris Eney, Fancyclopedia II‎^[1]:

     It follows that no stfnist should be considered for one of the top places until he has been active for at least two years; many may run thru the cycle of fanac and make a big noise for a moment, then fizzle out.