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waifu-material
What does waifu-material mean?
A fandom compliment marking a female character as so appealing she'd make an ideal waifu. The male equivalent is 'husbando material'.
"Two episodes in and she's already waifu-material."
Origin
English 'waifu' plus 'material', from the 'X material' construction.
Frequently asked questions
What does waifu-material mean?
It's a compliment describing a female character as so appealing she'd make an ideal waifu.
Is there a male version?
Yes, the male equivalent is 'husbando material'.
How do you use waifu-material?
Fans use it as praise, like saying a character is 'already waifu-material' just a couple of episodes in.
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