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Phan vs Paan - What's the difference?

phan | paan |

As nouns the difference between phan and paan

is that phan is (phan) while paan is a psychoactive preparation of betel leaf combined with areca nut and/or cured tobacco, chewed recreationally in asia.

phan

English

Alternative forms

* phan

Noun

(en noun)
  • (label) A fan of the American rock band (Phish).
  • * 2000 , " Eclectic crowd catches Phish", The Washington Times , 23 September 2000:
  • Phish "phans " compile set lists, take notes on performances and tape-record everything from a section designated for them at each show.
  • * 2006 , " Wanna try the meaning of life?", Oakland Tribune , 9 July 2006:
  • But none were as crazy as this one -- when Phish's tie-dyed "Phans " danced in the aisles, sang along to the music and generally created a scene that recalled the Grateful Dead's glory daze.
  • * 2012 , Jim Harrington, " Review: Phish closes SF stand on legendary note", Contra Costa Times , 20 August 2012:
  • It was the type of evening -- an entirely mesmerizing and moving two-set concert filled with superb musicianship and incredible improvisation -- that made the undying devotion of the "phans " seem quite logical.

    Synonyms

    * Phishhead English blends ----

    paan

    English

    Alternative forms

    * pan

    Noun

    (-)
  • A psychoactive preparation of betel leaf combined with areca nut and/or cured tobacco, chewed recreationally in Asia.