tinhatting

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Meaning · English

The act or practice of promoting a conspiracy theory within a fandom space, especially with regard to shipping or a speculated celebrity relationship.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

However, when RPF tips into tinhatting, it rightly raises concerns about the blurred line between fiction and reality.

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 “tinhatting” mean?

The act or practice of promoting a conspiracy theory within a fandom space, especially with regard to shipping or a speculated celebrity relationship.

Is “tinhatting” formal or informal?

tinhatting is generally slang.