fantenure
/fænˈtɛnjə/nounVerified NewThe informal seniority system by which fans measure each other's legitimacy in years of support.
"How long have you supported them?" is not small talk; it is a credential check. Fantenure determines who may despair, who may hope, and whose opinions about the current squad carry weight in the group chat.
Etym. — fan + tenure: support framed as employment, with seniority rights.
Rel. — seatdynasty
Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08
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