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Headcanon
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a fan's personal belief or interpretation about a character, relationship, or story element, not officially confirmed
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headcanons
What does "headcanon" mean in fandom slang?
The term "headcanon" refers to personal interpretations or beliefs about a fictional story that are not officially confirmed by the original work. The structure combines "head," meaning in one's mind, with "canon," meaning official story facts. It is commonly used in fandoms to describe character traits, relationships, or backstories that a fan personally accepts as true, even if they are not stated in the source material.
Examples
My headcanon is that she's bi.
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