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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]].
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 [[List of Smallville Pairing Names|Clex]], while Justin Timberlake/Chris Kirkpatrick becomes [[List of 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]].
It can also lead to unfortunate creations like Spirk and Kock, for [[Kirk/Spock]]. Some fans hate name smooshing quite a lot.