glory hunter

See also: glory-hunter

English

Alternative forms

• glory-hunter

Etymology

Compound of glory +‎ hunter.

Noun

glory hunter (plural glory hunters)

1. (sports) A fan of a sports club who supports the club only due to its current success or popularity.

   Synonym: bandwagon fan

   I heard he started supporting Man City right around 2019! What a glory hunter!

   He really only likes the club because they've won the past few years. He's just a glory hunter and has no interest in the club's history at all.

Translations

bandwagon fan — see bandwagon fan