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Headcanon

noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Elements and interpretations of a fictional universe accepted by an individual or small group of fans, but not necessarily found within or supported by the official canon. countable, slang, uncountable

    "In my own headcanon of Rocky IV, Ivan Drago is a Russian Mafia enforcer instead of a Red Army Captain."

  2. 2
    A personal version of the fantasy world from popular media wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To interpret in the form of a headcanon. slang

    "I headcanon her as gay."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From head + canon. First attested in c. 2007.

Etymology 2

From head + canon. First attested in c. 2007.

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