Fanned meaning : To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise. To slap (a behind, especially). (usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan. To dispel by waving a hand-held fan. To perform a maneuver that involves flicking the top rear of an old-style gun. (metaphoric) To invigorate, like flames when fanned. To winnow grain.