anti-relationshipper

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word anti-relationshipper. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word anti-relationshipper, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say anti-relationshipper in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word anti-relationshipper you have here. The definition of the word anti-relationshipper will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofanti-relationshipper, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Etymology

From anti- +‎ relationshipper.

Noun

anti-relationshipper (plural anti-relationshippers)

  1. (X-Files fandom slang) A person who opposes the idea of a romantic relationship between Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.
    • 1996 June 24, Deb Mikels, “Never say never”, in alt.tv.x-files (Usenet):
      I realize the subject of the nature of M&S's relationship is a sore point around here, but I've never written about it before, and was invited to share my two cents. I'd like to propose that in addition to relationshippers and anti-relationshippers, there is a third faction of viewers, such as myself, who for lack of a better word I'll call "fence-sitters."
    • 1996 November 6, Lee Burwasser, “Re: Are shippers dumb?”, in alt.tv.x-files (Usenet):
      I would probably be classed as an anti-relationshipper myself, because my advice would be to close out the Tease and have them settle down to a deep, abiding, nonsexual love.
    • 1998 April 2, Sean Carroll, “Re: RELATIONSHIPPER OR FRIENDSHIPPER?????”, in alt.tv.x-files (Usenet):
      I am a fervent and proud anti-relationshipper. No non-platonic relationship whatsoever, and I'm happy.

Synonyms

Hypernyms