"popslash" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: pop + slash Etymology templates: {{compound|en|pop|slash}} pop + slash Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} popslash (uncountable)
  1. (fandom slang) Slash fan fiction which pairs pop musicians, especially ones belonging to the same boy band. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Fan fiction, Romance fiction, Shipping (fandom) Hypernyms: real person fiction
    Sense id: en-popslash-en-noun-tyQTj3cm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle

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