Janto

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English

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Etymology

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Blend of Jack +‎ Ianto.

Proper noun

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Janto

  1. (fandom slang) The romantic pairing of the characters Jack Harkness and Ianto Jones from the television series Torchwood.
    • 2008 May 23, Matthew Moore, “Torchwood attacked by Hitler in YouTube spoof”, in The Telegraph:
      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."
    • 2009 March, Naomi Westerman, book review, Whotopia, number 16, page 42:
      Janto’ fans will be delighted to finally see them on a date, complete with hand-holding and one good kiss.
    • 2010, Lynnette Porter, Tarnished Heroes, Charming Villains and Modern Monsters: Science Fiction in Shades of Gray on 21st Century, McFarland, →ISBN, page 70:
      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.