Fan Fiction Terms

adjective relating to or characteristic of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

• The detective's Holmesian deduction skills were unmatched in the department.
• She has a real Holmesian knack for solving puzzles.
• That guy is like a Holmesian genius when it comes to solving mysteries.
• Her Holmesian attention to detail helped her uncover the truth.

noun a forward slash character (/) used in the term 'slash fiction' to indicate the pairing of characters

• Slash fiction is a genre of fan fiction that focuses on romantic or sexual relationships between fictional characters of the same sex.
• Have you read any good slash fiction lately? I heard there's a great Harry Potter slash fic circulating online.
• I can't get enough of that spicy slash fic drama. It's like a soap opera but with my favorite characters!
• In a way, slash fiction can be seen as a form of creative reinterpretation of existing narratives, exploring different possibilities and relationships.