Adlock

//ˈæd.lɒk// name, slang

name, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The ship of characters Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler from the television series Sherlock. slang

    "Adlock fans cite the episode "A Scandal in Belgravia" as evidence of Sherlock Holmes' enduring love for "the Woman," Irene Adler."

Example

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"Adlock fans cite the episode "A Scandal in Belgravia" as evidence of Sherlock Holmes' enduring love for "the Woman," Irene Adler."

Etymology

Blend of Adler + Sherlock.

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