popslash

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Meaning · English

Slash fan fiction which pairs pop musicians, especially ones belonging to the same boy band.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Popslash writers use pop stars as their protagonists, constructing fictional narratives that supplement and enhance those disseminated by the media.

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 “popslash” mean?

Slash fan fiction which pairs pop musicians, especially ones belonging to the same boy band.

Is “popslash” formal or informal?

popslash is generally slang.