-con

See also: Appendix:Variations of "con"

English

Etymology 1

Clipping of convention.

Suffix

-con

1. (science fiction fandom slang) Used to form the names of conventions.

References

• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2025), “-con, suffix.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.

Etymology 2

Back-formation from lolicon, ultimately a clipping of complex (“abnormal mental condition”).

Noun

-con (noun-forming suffix)

1. (chiefly anime and manga) Forms terms for abnormal sexual attractions.

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -con

brocon

lolicon

shotacon

siscon

toddlercon

Anagrams

• NCO, ONC, onc, CNO, OCN, NOC