"twincest" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtwɪnsɛst/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-twincest.wav
Etymology: Blend of twin + incest or twin + -cest. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|twin|incest}} Blend of twin + incest, {{suffix|en|twin|cest}} twin + -cest Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} twincest (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly fandom slang) incestuous sexual relations between twins, or siblings who look very similar. Wikipedia link: twincest Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Fan fiction, Incest, Sex
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