slasher

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who slashes.
  • A machine for applying size to warp yarns.
  • (informal) A horror movie with graphic blood and violence. A slasher movie
  • One who self-injures by cutting.
  • A tool for cutting undergrowth.
  • (fandom slang) One who writes slash fiction and/or supports male/male ships.

Etymology

Suffix from English slash (slash fiction).

Origin

English

slash

Gloss

slash fiction

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