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title: "fanon · GenZ Decoded"
description: "fanon: Fanon is often used when discussing fan theories or interpretations about media or characters. Example: \"That's just fanon, not actually in the books.\""
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# fanon

Gen Z[#internet](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/internet/)

**Meaning.** Fanon is often used when discussing fan theories or interpretations about media or characters.

See it in a sentence

That's just fanon, not actually in the books.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    fanon,[headcanon](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/headcanon/)

- Gen Alpha

    [lore](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/lore/)

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    fanon is often used when discussing fan theories or interpretations about media or characters

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## Related slang

- [Duke Dennis](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/duke-dennis/): Popular streamer and member of the AMP group, often referenced in memes and quoted catchphrases.
- [fan service](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fan-service/): Content made specifically to please devoted fans, often with subtle nods.
- [finsta](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/finsta/): A fake or secondary Instagram account for a small, trusted audience.
- [FML](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fml/): Expresses frustration at bad luck or a bad situation.

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