powerslash
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Slash fan fiction focusing on a romantic and/or sexual relationship between characters of unequal social status or rank.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The second most popular Potter slash pairing is Harry/Snape, which belongs to the powerslash category, and again defies findings of early fan fiction studies focusing on buddyslash.
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 “powerslash” mean?
Slash fan fiction focusing on a romantic and/or sexual relationship between characters of unequal social status or rank.
Is “powerslash” formal or informal?
powerslash is generally slang.