"Femlock" meaning in All languages combined

See Femlock on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Blend of fem + Sherlock. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|fem|Sherlock}} Blend of fem + Sherlock Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Femlock
  1. (fandom slang) A female version of the fictional character Sherlock Holmes, especially from the television series Sherlock. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Female, Fictional characters, Sherlock (TV series), Sherlock Holmes Synonyms: femlock
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