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blorbo
What does blorbo mean?
An affectionate, slightly absurd term for someone's favourite character from a show or media, without specifying why they're loved.
"Don't get me started on my blorbo or I'll cry."
Origin
Coined 24 Dec 2021 on Tumblr by user thelustiestargonianmaid; went viral early 2022.
Frequently asked questions
What does blorbo mean?
It's an affectionate, playfully silly word for someone's favourite fictional character, used without needing to explain why you love them.
How do you use blorbo?
You call a character you're obsessed with 'my blorbo', as in 'don't get me started on my blorbo or I'll cry.' It signals deep, slightly unhinged attachment.
Where did blorbo come from?
It was coined on Tumblr in December 2021 by user thelustiestargonianmaid and went viral across fandom in early 2022.
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