"fictional other" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fictional others [plural], f/o [alternative]
Etymology: Blend of fictional + significant other. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|fictional|significant other}} Blend of fictional + significant other Head templates: {{en-noun}} fictional other (plural fictional others)
  1. (fandom slang) A fictional character one is romantically attracted to or one considers as one's significant other. Tags: slang Related terms: selfship, yume
    Sense id: en-fictional_other-en-noun-UkoJdZx2 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: lifestyle
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