degafiate /diːˈɡæfiˌɪt/noun 1/diːˈɡæfiˌeɪt/ verb 1forms 3 noun1 •(slang) A science fiction fan who has returned to active fandom after a period of inactivity.He doesn’t qualify as a new fan or an ‘05 import, but it would be unfair to salute achievements without recognizing his tremendous contributions. So here’s to the Dauntless Degafiate — James Taylor! — 2005 degafiate /diːˈɡæfiˌeɪt/ verb1 •(slang) To return to fandom and active participation in fandom community activities after having previously left fandom for a period of time.Degafiate—To resume fanac after gafiation. — 1975 formsdegafiated · degafiating · degafiates