Sports Fan Vocabulary

noun a signature, especially of a famous person

verb to sign one's name on something

• The celebrity graciously signed an autograph for each fan waiting outside the event.
• I got the actor's autograph after the show, he was really nice.
• I scored the singer's autograph at the concert last night!
• His talent is like an autograph on every piece of work he creates, a signature of excellence.

noun a long strip of cloth or paper bearing a slogan or design, hung in a public place or carried in a demonstration or procession

• The company decided to display their logo on a large banner at the trade show.
• I saw a really cool banner for a new movie coming out.
• That banner is so lit, I love the design!
• The successful launch of the new product was like a banner day for the company.

noun the action of striking the palms of the hands together to make a loud sound, typically as a form of applause

verb the act of striking the palms of the hands together to make a loud sound, typically as a form of applause

• The audience showed their appreciation by clapping at the end of the performance.
• Everyone was clapping and cheering after the team scored a goal.
• I was clapping like crazy when my favorite band came on stage.
• The sound of clapping hands echoed through the empty hall, a lonely applause for a job well done.

noun a person who strongly opposes change or refuses to give up on something

adjective stubbornly resistant to change or unwavering in belief or opinion

• The diehard fans of the team have been supporting them through thick and thin.
• My uncle is a diehard fan of that band and has seen them in concert ten times.
• She's a diehard foodie and will travel across town just to try a new restaurant.
• He's a diehard optimist, always finding the silver lining in every situation.

adverb Fervently is an adverb that describes how something is done with great intensity, passion, or enthusiasm.

• She fervently believed in the power of education to uplift society.
• He fervently hoped that his favorite team would win the championship.
• I'm fervently rooting for you to pass your driving test!
• The artist painted the canvas with fervently swirling colors.

noun A person who follows or adheres to another

verb To go or come after, to move or proceed along a course, to adhere to, to keep track of

• Please follow the instructions carefully to complete the task.
• Hey, just follow me and I'll show you where to go.
• I told him to follow my lead, but he just did his own thing.
• Success will follow if you stay committed to your goals.

verb to watch or observe something happening without becoming directly involved

preposition used to indicate the direction or point of view in which someone is looking

• In order to gain a better understanding of the situation, it is important to take a closer look on the data.
• Hey, can you look on the bright side for a moment and try to see the positive aspects of the situation?
• Let's look on the bright side and see the silver lining in this situation.
• Sometimes we need to look on the bright side of life and appreciate the good things around us.

noun the action or sound of something roaring

adjective describing a loud, deep, and powerful sound

• The roaring sound of the waterfall could be heard from miles away.
• The crowd was roaring with excitement as the team scored a goal.
• The party was so lit, the music was roaring all night long.
• His anger was like a roaring lion, fierce and uncontrollable.

noun a device used for clearing drains by forcing a flow of water through them

• The rooter machine efficiently clears out any blockages in the plumbing system.
• I called a rooter to fix the clogged drain in my bathroom.
• My friend is a real rooter when it comes to fixing cars.
• She is the rooter of all our family gatherings, always bringing everyone together.

verb to support or align oneself with a particular group or opinion in a dispute or conflict

• In a court case, it is important not to take sides until all evidence has been presented.
• I don't want to take sides in this argument between my friends.
• I'm not gonna take sides in this drama, it's not my problem.
• Sometimes in life, you have to choose whether to take sides or remain neutral.

noun a person who is loyal and faithful, especially to a cause or belief

adjective loyal and faithful, especially to a cause or belief

• The true blue members of the organization always show up on time and ready to work.
• I know I can count on my true blue friends to have my back no matter what.
• She's a true blue fan of that band, she never misses a concert.
• His commitment to the cause was true blue, unwavering and steadfast.

noun a type of cosmetic used by some indigenous peoples for ceremonial or war purposes

• The warriors applied intricate designs of war paint on their faces before heading into battle.
• She loves to put on some war paint before going out for a night on the town.
• I'm ready to put on my war paint and tackle this project head-on.
• Her confidence was like war paint, empowering her to face any challenge that came her way.

noun a loud cry of joy or excitement

verb to utter a whoop

• The audience gave a polite whoop of approval after the pianist's performance.
• When the DJ played their favorite song, the crowd let out a loud whoop.
• I let out a whoop when I found out we were getting pizza for dinner.
• The team let out a collective whoop as they scored the winning goal.

noun a slang term for a Canadian person or the Canadian national hockey team

• The Canuck team is scheduled to play in the championship game next week.
• I heard the Canuck players are really talented.
• I'm a proud Canuck fan, eh?
• The Canuck spirit runs deep in our community.