Fandom Terminology

noun a term used in the fandom community to refer to the hiatus period between seasons of a TV show

• The television show went on a Hellatus, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next season.
• I hate when my favorite show goes on Hellatus, it feels like forever until the next episode.
• I'm going through Hellatus without new episodes of my show to watch.
• The company's production line went on a Hellatus due to a supply chain issue.

noun A fan of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who.

• The Whovian community is known for its passion and dedication to the Doctor Who series.
• I'm a huge Whovian and I never miss an episode of Doctor Who.
• Whovians are the coolest fans out there, always ready to geek out over the latest Doctor Who news.
• Being a Whovian is like being part of a big, time-traveling family that spans across generations.

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.

noun a fan of the Twilight book series or movies

• The Twihard fanbase is known for their dedication to the Twilight series.
• I'm such a Twihard, I've watched all the movies multiple times.
• My friend is a total Twihard, she's obsessed with Edward Cullen.
• She's a Twihard when it comes to collecting vintage records, always searching for the rarest finds.

noun A blend of the words 'fan' and 'orgasm', used to describe an intense emotional reaction or excitement experienced by a fan, especially in response to something related to a fandom.

• The author's new book caused a fangasm among her dedicated readers.
• I had a total fangasm when I met my favorite celebrity in person.
• The concert was so amazing, I had a fangasm the entire time.
• The new movie trailer gave fans a fangasm with all the exciting teasers.