Sports Fan Terminology

adjective having or showing a keen interest or enthusiasm for something

• The avid reader spent hours at the library every day.
• She's an avid fan of that TV show, never missing an episode.
• He's a real avid gamer, always playing the latest releases.
• Her avid pursuit of knowledge led her to become a successful researcher.

adverb in a group; all together

preposition in a body or mass; as a whole

• The protesters gathered en masse in the town square.
• People flocked en masse to the new restaurant opening.
• The fans stormed the concert en masse.
• The leaves fell en masse from the tree in autumn.

noun a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person

adjective biased or prejudiced in favor of a particular cause or group

• The partisan divide in Congress makes it difficult to pass bipartisan legislation.
• I try to avoid discussing politics with my partisan friends because we never agree.
• The debate turned into a partisan shouting match.
• Her loyalty to the company was so strong, it was almost like she was a partisan for the brand.

noun a loud and piercing cry expressing extreme emotion or pain

verb to cry out loudly and piercingly

• The sound of screaming could be heard from the house next door.
• She was screaming at the top of her lungs when she saw the spider.
• The concert was so lit, everyone was screaming their heads off.
• His artwork was so powerful, it seemed to be screaming with emotion.

verb Seated is a past participle form of the verb 'seat', which means to put or place someone in a sitting position.

• The guests were all seated when the ceremony began.
• We were seated at the back of the restaurant near the window.
• I was seated next to my crush at the party last night.
• The idea of success was always seated firmly in his mind.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'uninterested' describes someone who lacks interest or enthusiasm

• The board members were uninterested in the proposal presented by the new company.
• She seemed uninterested in going to the party tonight.
• He's totally uninterested in anything that doesn't involve video games.
• His mind was uninterested in the mundane tasks of everyday life, always yearning for something more exciting.

noun A person who is excessively enthusiastic or passionate about tennis player Andy Murray

• The Murray maniac was arrested for stalking the tennis player.
• I heard that Murray maniac is always first in line for autographs.
• That Murray maniac is obsessed with Andy Murray!
• She's a Murray maniac when it comes to collecting vintage tennis memorabilia.