Cumberfan

noun

Cumberfan

noun

Etymology Blend of Cumberbatch + fan.

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Slang A fan of actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

  • Cumberfans from all around the globe donated money in Cumberbatch's name, with the total raised entirely exceeding expectations.2012 July 19, Ellie Walker-Arnott, “Benedict Cumberbatch's birthday raises thousands for charity”, in Radio Times:
  • Cumberfans would not have long to wait for their next fix as their idol unveiled his new role in Parade’s End, one of the classiest drama’s of 2012.2012 December 21, Isobel Finblow, “Review of the year 2012: February”, in Radio Times:
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  • Sadly for the many Cumberfans, neither he nor Martin Freeman were available for an appearance (watch their special video message below), but co-creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss plus producer/Moffat better half Sue Vertue did have the time to talk about the show in general and series three in particular.2013 July 19, James White, “Comic-Con 2013: The Sherlock Series 3 Panel”, in Empire:
Synonyms
Cumberperson
Hyponyms
Cumberbabe, Cumberbitch, Cumberlady

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