Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

headcanon

noun

ˈhɛdˌkænən

Definition

A personal belief or interpretation that someone has about a fictional character or story, which is not explicitly stated in the original work.

Examples

Many fans have their own headcanon about the backstory of their favorite character.
She explained her headcanon for the main couple’s relationship in her fan fiction.

Meaning

Headcanon refers to ideas or narratives that fans create in their minds to fill in gaps or provide context about fictional characters, settings, or events.