"Spirk" meaning in All languages combined

See Spirk on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Blend of Kirk + Spock. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Kirk|Spock}} Blend of Kirk + Spock Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Spirk
  1. (fandom slang, rare) The ship of characters Spock and James Kirk of the Star Trek franchise. Tags: rare, slang Categories (topical): M/M ships (fandom), Star Trek Synonyms: K/S

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