different between fannish vs annish

English

Etymology

fan +? -ish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?fæn.??/
• Rhymes: -æn??

Adjective

fannish (comparative more fannish, superlative most fannish)

1. Of or relating to a fan; characteristic of fandom.

   • I can't speak for Faye as ed of FHAPA, but it would be really swell of someone could send us a set of Intersection daily newszines, plus any con flyers or other fannish papers that were there to had for the picking up: fannish things, you know, not including media, gaming, filking or costuming, fine fun but not my cup of blog, thank you.

Antonyms

• unfannish

Hyponyms

• fanboyish
• fangirlish

English

Etymology

Blend of anniversary +? ish (“issue”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?æn??/
• Rhymes: -æn??

Noun

annish (plural annishes)

1. (dated, fandom slang) Issue of a periodical that marks the anniversary of its first publication.

References

• Jeff Prucher, editor (2007) , “annish”, in Brave New Words: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction, Oxford, Oxfordshire; New York, N.Y.: Oxford University Press, ?ISBN, page 7
• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2021) , “annish n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.