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What does fanon mean?
Ideas, traits, or backstories created by fans that become so common they feel official, despite not being canon.
"His coffee addiction is pure fanon but everyone writes it now."
Origin
Blend of 'fan' + 'canon'.
Frequently asked questions
What does fanon mean?
It's fan-invented ideas, traits, or backstories that become so widely accepted they feel official, even though they were never confirmed in canon.
How is fanon different from canon?
Canon is officially confirmed by the source, while fanon is created by fans. Fanon can feel true simply because so many fans repeat it.
Where does the word fanon come from?
It's a blend of 'fan' and 'canon'.
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