"canon event" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: canon events [plural]
Etymology: Originating from the film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (released June 2, 2023) in which each universe's Spider-Man experiences certain "canon events" that lead to them becoming Spider-Man. Popularized on TikTok. Head templates: {{en-noun}} canon event (plural canon events)
  1. (Internet slang) An unpleasant but unavoidable event which has a significant effect on someone's life or personal development. Wikipedia link: Know Your Meme, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Tags: Internet
    Sense id: en-canon_event-en-noun-bRND8FVF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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