"fifteening" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the British Board of Film Classification's 15 rating. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fifteening (uncountable)
  1. (UK, fandom slang) The practice of adding swearing to an English anime dub in order to get a higher age classification, which may attract more buyers. Wikipedia link: British Board of Film Classification Tags: UK, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Animation
    Sense id: en-fifteening-en-noun-g9t2odAk Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: lifestyle
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