janto
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The romantic pairing of the characters Jack Harkness and Ianto Jones from the television series Torchwood.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
At end of the 3 min 50 sec clip, as his rage cools, Hitler says: "Maybe if Jack and Ianto have lots of man-on-man action next season I might still watch it… at least I’ll have my 'Janto' fix."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “janto” mean?
The romantic pairing of the characters Jack Harkness and Ianto Jones from the television series Torchwood.
Is “janto” formal or informal?
janto is generally slang.