Meanings
plural Callafans
- UKslangA fan of the English singer Sam Callahan.
But when a friend accidentally let slip on Twitter the time and location of the event, many of Sam's 'Callafans' planned to come along at 5.30am to take a peek.
2013 June 21, Megan Tatum, “Charity skinny dip scrapped over indecent exposure fears”, in Essex Chronicle2 more examples
The Callafans at Heathcote preparatory school in Danbury have been backing Sam from the start and are looking forward to seeing the Great Totham singer-songwriter perform to millions of TV viewers when the public vote begins at the weekend.
2013 October 10, Will Watkinson, “Sam's Our Man: 'Callafans' at Star's Old School Show Support”, in Essex ChronicleNow his Inverclyde ‘Callafans’ will be hoping for a sneak preview of his new material when he performs live next month to kick-off the festive season with a Christmas cracker.
2014 October 10, Paul John Coulter, “X Factor finalist Sam Callahan to switch on Oak Mall Christmas lights”, in Greenock Telegraph
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Callafan. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Callafan
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