Meaning & use
Trekkie
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Meanings
nouncountableinformal
A fan of the science-fiction television and film series Star Trek.
Grammar: Countable and usually capitalized; the plural is Trekkies.
Patterns
- a Trekkie
- a Trekkie convention
My uncle is such a Trekkie that he can name every episode.
Thousands of Trekkies gathered for the anniversary screening.
She became a Trekkie after watching the original series in college.
nouncountableinformalhumorous
A person who knows a great deal about Star Trek and takes part in its fan culture.
Grammar: Often mildly self-mocking; fans sometimes use it of themselves with pride.
Patterns
- call yourself a Trekkie
- a lifelong Trekkie
He calls himself a lifelong Trekkie and owns every novel.
At the quiz night, the Trekkies on our team answered every question.
Word forms
| plural | Trekkies |
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Common combinations
- a devoted Trekkie
- A devoted Trekkie, she has attended the convention for ten years.
- a lifelong Trekkie
- He has been a lifelong Trekkie since childhood.
- Trekkie culture
- Trekkie culture includes fan fiction and costumes.
- an avid Trekkie
- My roommate is an avid Trekkie who watches reruns nightly.
Synonyms and how they differ
- fan
- Much more general; use fan for any interest, and Trekkie only for Star Trek.
- enthusiast
- More formal and neutral, suggesting serious interest rather than fandom culture.
Word family
- Trekker noun
- Another word for a Star Trek fan, sometimes preferred by older fans.
Commonly confused: Trekkie or trekker?
Trekkie vs trekker
A trekker is someone who goes on a long walk or hike; a Trekker (capitalized) can also mean a Star Trek fan.
Practice
Which sentence uses the word correctly?
Choose one answer.
A Trekkie is a Star Trek fan, so collecting starship models fits. The other options treat it as a verb or an object, which it is not.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Trekkie”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.