obsessives

[/əbˈsɛsɪvz/]
nounpl: obsessives
obsessivos
1. plural of obsessive; people who are excessively preoccupied with something or someone
The obsessives in the fan club collected every memorabilia item from their favorite band.
Os obsessivos do fã-clube coletavam cada item de memorabília de sua banda favorita.
2. individuals affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder or obsessive thought patterns
Many obsessives struggle with intrusive thoughts that they cannot control.
Muitos obsessivos lutam contra pensamentos intrusivos que não conseguem controlar.
3. people who pursue interests or activities with compulsive intensity
The obsessives at the gym train every single day without exception.
Os obsessivos da academia treinam todos os dias sem exceção.
In Brazilian culture, the term 'obsessivos' is commonly used both clinically (for OCD patients) and colloquially (for devoted fans or enthusiasts). American culture often uses 'obsessives' in entertainment contexts (obsessive fans), while also maintaining the clinical psychological meaning. The term has become more prevalent with social media culture where dedicated fan groups are frequently described as 'obsessives.'
NYC Slang
obsessed heads, stans, fanatics
Synonyms / Sinônimos
compulsivesfanaticsperfectionistsmonomaniacsdevotees
Antonyms / Antônimos
indifferent peoplecasual observersdetached individuals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obsessivos
Standard usage in Brazil; also commonly used as 'obsessado' in informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
obsessivos/malucos por
May use colloquial expressions like 'malucos por' (crazy about) interchangeably
São Paulo
obsessivos/viciados
Sometimes replaced with 'viciados' (addicted) in informal speech
Portugal
obsessivos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal usage preferred in medical contexts

Related Words

obsessionobsessivecompulsivefixationpreoccupationobsessive-compulsive disorder

Related Idioms & Phrases

driven to obsession
can't get enough of
stuck on someone/something
cannot shake the thought
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