Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fanwank

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
fan-wank
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Explanations invented by fans (of a film franchise, television series, etc.) to gloss over mistakes in continuity.

Derogatory; Slang; Uncountable

noun

Elements added to a television program or similar entertainment that appeal to avid fans but are of little interest to outsiders.

Slang; Uncountable

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Etymology

From fan + wank. See fan (“fanatic, enthusiast”). British writer Craig Hinton claimed to have coined the term in the context of Doctor Who fandom.

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Questions

What does fanwank mean?
Explanations invented by fans (of a film franchise, television series, etc.) to gloss over mistakes in continuity.
Where does fanwank come from?
From fan + wank. See fan (“fanatic, enthusiast”). British writer Craig Hinton claimed to have coined the term in the context of Doctor Who fandom.

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