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short but not a stub; do we really need a page for this or should it be merged with pairing name?
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A ''portmanteau'' (or ''portmanteau word''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portmanteau]) is when two words or names are combined (or "smooshed") to form one word. Used for pairings in fandoms like [[Smallville]] and [[Popslash]].
A ''portmanteau'' (or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portmanteau portmanteau word]) is when two words or names are combined (or "smooshed") to form one word. Used for pairings in fandoms like [[Smallville]] and [[Popslash]].
For example, Clark/Lex becomes [[Smallville/Pairing Names | Clex]], while Justin Timberlake/Chris Kirkpatrick becomes [[Popslash/Pairing names | Timbertrick]].
For example, Clark/Lex becomes [[List of Smallville Pairing Names| Clex]], while Justin Timberlake/Chris Kirkpatrick becomes [[List of Popslash Pairing Names|Timbertrick]].