Blorbo
What does Blorbo mean?
Blorbo is fandom slang for a favorite fictional character or celebrity that someone is especially fond of or obsessed with, often used affectionately or self-mockingly.
Blorbo used in a sentence
“She won't stop drawing her blorbo from that fantasy show, even in the margins of her math notes.”
This example shows the term in context rather than treating the definition as a literal word-for-word substitution. Slang often depends on tone, audience, and the conversation around it.
How do you use Blorbo?
Blorbo is deliberately silly-sounding, which lets fans talk about intense attachment with a wink. It is often used in the phrase 'blorbo from my shows' and can describe a beloved character whether or not they are a major part of the story. Similar nonsense words such as scrunkly and scrimblo are used for cute or pitiful characters.
Where did Blorbo come from?
The term comes from a Tumblr post on December 24, 2021 that mocked fans who tag unrelated posts with their favorite characters, ending with the phrase 'blorbo from my shows.' Fandoms quickly adopted the word sincerely, and it became widespread in early 2022.
Common variations of Blorbo
blorbo from my shows
The original phrase from the 2021 Tumblr post.
blorbos
The plural form for a collection of favorite characters.
Blorbo: frequently asked questions
Where does blorbo come from?
It comes from a December 2021 Tumblr post that joked about 'blorbo from my shows.'
Can a blorbo be a real person?
Yes. It is mostly used for fictional characters, but people also use it for celebrities they adore.