Mac Fiend

Definition

An Apple obsessive who will buy literally any product with a lowercase 'i' prefixed to it, regardless of price or functionality. Brand loyalty taken to absurd levels by someone who's convinced the magical letter costs an extra $500.

Example Usage

He's such a Mac Fiend that he bought an iToaster that does the same thing as a regular toaster but costs triple the price.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Mac%20Fiend%20&defid=2916208)

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