Trekkie

Etymology
. From , as in groupie. (1970).

Noun

 * 1)  A (usually major) fan of the TV science fiction series Star Trek.
 * 2) * 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. &mdash; Review of Star Trek - The Undiscovered Country in Amiga User International, author unknown, December 1992, HHL Publishing (UK), page 90.
 * 3) * 2002 I have a major confession to make which will probably incur the wrath of all Trekkies out there. &mdash; Trek & Treat, article in The Daily Mirror (UK), Jessica Mellor, Saturday, August 10, 2002, page 44.
 * 1) * 2002 I have a major confession to make which will probably incur the wrath of all Trekkies out there. &mdash; Trek & Treat, article in The Daily Mirror (UK), Jessica Mellor, Saturday, August 10, 2002, page 44.

Usage notes

 * There is a division among fans over whether Trekkie or is the appropriate term, with many preferring one over the other. Trekkie is the better-known term.