Janto

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proper noun

The romantic pairing of the characters Jack Harkness and Ianto Jones from the television series Torchwood.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. slanglifestyleThe romantic pairing of the characters Jack Harkness and Ianto Jones from the television series Torchwood.

    ‘Janto’ fans will be delighted to finally see them on a date, complete with hand-holding and one good kiss.

    2009 March, Naomi Westerman, book review, Whotopia, number 16, page 42
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    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."

    2008 May 23, Matthew Moore, “Torchwood attacked by Hitler in YouTube spoof”, in The Telegraph

    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.

    2010, Lynnette Porter, Tarnished Heroes, Charming Villains and Modern Monsters: Science Fiction in Shades of Gray on 21st Century, McFarland, →ISBN, page 70

Origin

Blend of Jack + Welsh Ianto.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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