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title: "bandwagon · GenZ Decoded"
description: "bandwagon: Someone who follows trends or supports a team only to fit in. Example: \"He's a total bandwagon fan.\" Meaning, Gen Z usage, and related slang."
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# bandwagon

Gen Z[#social](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/social/)

**Meaning.** Someone who follows trends or supports a team only to fit in.

See it in a sentence

He's a total bandwagon fan.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    bandwagon

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    someone who follows trends or supports a team only to fit in

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## Related slang

- [baby](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/baby/): An affectionate term for a close friend or romantic partner, used warmly in conversation.
- [badass](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/badass/): Someone impressively tough, assertive, and independent.
- [be there or be square](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/be-there-or-be-square/): A playful invitation to show up or miss out on something good.
- [bestie](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bestie/): Short for best friend, used sincerely or sarcastically.

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