dead dove
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
A disclaimer or tag for fan fiction, particularly on Archive of Our Own, signifying that the work contains the content that is described, and as such, readers should not complain or be surprised about finding that content.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A fan fiction that is particularly disturbing or disgusting due to its subject matter.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Such fan fiction, collectively.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dead dove” mean?
A disclaimer or tag for fan fiction, particularly on Archive of Our Own, signifying that the work contains the content that is described, and as such, readers should not complain or be surprised about finding that content.
Is “dead dove” formal or informal?
dead dove is generally slang.