noun Internet Slang

gachikoi

GAH-chee-koy · noun · slang

Genuine romantic love for an idol or VTuber.

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Serious, sincere romantic feelings toward an idol, streamer or VTuber — as opposed to casual fandom — often carrying possessiveness and jealousy.

“Some of the chat are clearly gachikoi and get jealous over collabs.”
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gachikoi In A Sentence

Some of the chat are clearly gachikoi and get jealous over collabs.

Origin & Usage

Japanese ガチ恋 (gachikoi), from gachi 'serious/for real' and koi 'love'.

People Also Ask

What does gachikoi mean?

Gachikoi describes genuine, serious romantic feelings toward an idol, streamer, or VTuber, as opposed to casual fandom, and it often carries a note of possessiveness or jealousy.

Where does the word gachikoi come from?

It comes from the Japanese ガチ恋, combining gachi ('serious' or 'for real') with koi ('love').

How is gachikoi different from being a normal fan?

A normal fan enjoys and supports the performer casually, while a gachikoi fan has sincere romantic feelings and may get jealous over the idol's collaborations or interactions.

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