Meaning of tinhatting | Babel Free

Definitions

The act or practice of promoting a conspiracy theory within a fandom space, especially with regard to shipping or a speculated celebrity relationship.

slang, uncountable

Examples

“However, when RPF tips into tinhatting, it rightly raises concerns about the blurred line between fiction and reality.”

“What the fans do not realize is that tinhatting happens to hurt and harm the very same people that they so adore.”

“The casual ableism in the label is rampant across fandoms; tinhatting is not exclusive or original to TJLC.”

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