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English
Etymology
Blend of Jack + Ianto.
Proper noun
Janto
- (fandom slang) The romantic pairing of the characters Jack Harkness and Ianto Jones from the television series Torchwood.
2008 May 23, Matthew Moore, “Torchwood attacked by Hitler in YouTube spoof”, in The Telegraph:At end of the 3 min 50 sec clip, as his rage cools, Hitler says: "Maybe if Jack and Ianto have lots of man-on-man action next season I might still watch it… at least I’ll have my 'Janto' fix."
2009 March, Naomi Westerman, book review, Whotopia, number 16, page 42:‘Janto’ fans will be delighted to finally see them on a date, complete with hand-holding and one good kiss.
2010, Lynnette Porter, Tarnished Heroes, Charming Villains and Modern Monsters: Science Fiction in Shades of Gray on 21st Century, McFarland, →ISBN, page 70:Whether these stories revisit Janto or provide Jack with other (sexual) adventures, sexuality will remain a key element in the further development of (at least British-based) Captain Jack.