Husbando

What is a husbando?

A fictional man that a real person has a crush on

When a superfan has a crush on a fictional man, they may refer to that character as their husbando. This slang term is most often used by anime, manga, and video game fans who have grown fond of a male protagonist. It is a derivative of the more-popular waifu.

A fan's feelings for and devotion to their husbando can vary. Some might casually refer to their favorite male character as their husbando. Others might plaster their house with posters, statues, and other merchandise related to their husbando, to express their affection for their fictional SO.

Example

Qifrey from Witch Hat Atelier is my husbando. I have so many posters of him.
A Twitter user showing off their husbando
A Twitter user showing off their husbando

Related Slang

WaifuA fictional female that a real person has a crush on
ChibiMiniature Character
Fan serviceIndulging fans' desires
BakaFool
Sussy bakaSuspicious fool
CosplayCostume play
HeadcanonA fan's unverified beliefs about a story
ShippingHoping for two people to get into a relationship
JRPGJapanese role-playing game

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Updated April 1, 2022

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