fanwank.
Explanations invented by fans (of a film franchise, television series, etc.) to gloss over mistakes in continuity.
Meaning & usage
Explanations invented by fans (of a film franchise, television series, etc.) to gloss over mistakes in continuity.
Elements added to a television program or similar entertainment that appeal to avid fans but are of little interest to outsiders.
Where this word comes 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.
Of fans, to invent explanations to gloss over mistakes in continuity.
Where this word comes 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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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.