"Sterek" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Stiles + Derek. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Stiles|Derek}} Blend of Stiles + Derek Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Sterek
  1. (fandom slang) The ship of characters Stiles Stilinski and Derek Hale from the television series Teen Wolf. Tags: slang Categories (topical): M/M ships (fandom)
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