docspurt
/ˈdɒkˌspɜːt/nounVerified NewA sudden, short-lived intense interest in an obscure sport triggered by watching a documentary or series about it.
Four episodes about professional darts and the viewer has opinions about rankings and a favorite, which evaporate within a month. Docspurts are the streaming era's flares of fandom — bright, sincere, and brief.
Etym. — doc + spurt: a burst, not a spring.
Rel. — niche lympics
Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08
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