English word faunch comes from English Newspeak, English fan, and later English fanspeak ((informal) The jargon spoken by science fiction fans.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Newspeak | English (eng) | (computer languages) A highly dynamic and reflective programming language descended from Smalltalk, supporting both object-oriented and functional programming.. The fictional language devised to meet the needs of Ingsoc in the novel Nineteen Eighty-four (George Orwell, 1949). Designed to restrict the words, and thereby the thoughts, of the citizens of Oceania. |
| fan | English (eng) | An admirer or aficionado, especially of a sport or performer; someone who is fond of something or someone. |
| fanspeak | English (eng) | (informal) The jargon spoken by science fiction fans. |
| faunch | English (eng) | (US, chiefly, Midland American English, and, Western American English) To complain; to rant; to rave.. (US, chiefly, Midland American English, and, Western American English) To worry; to be eager; to show impatience.. (US, horses) To bite the bit, especially when restless; to champ.. (dated, fandom slang) To desire; to yearn; to covet. (dated, fandom slang) A desire; a yearning. |