gafiate

Etymology
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Pronunciation

 * Noun:


 * Verb:

Noun

 * 1)  A science fiction fan who has become inactive in the fandom community.

Verb

 * 1)  To leave the mundane world and enter the science fiction fandom community.
 * She gafiated the moment she first picked up a pulp magazine.
 * 1)  To drop out of fandom community activities, with the implication of "getting a life".