-con

See also: Appendix:Variations of "con"

English

Etymology 1

Clipping of convention

Suffix

-con

(science fiction fandom slang) Used to form the names of conventions.

References

Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2024), “-con, suffix.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.

Etymology 2

Modeled after lolicon; ultimately from English complex (“abnormal mental condition”).

Noun

-con (noun-forming suffix)

(chiefly anime and manga) Forming terms for abnormal sexual attractions.

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