A transparent combination of lore, meaning background knowledge or stories, and drop, meaning to release or share something. The newer slang use grew from online fandom and social media, where lore can mean a person's own backstory as well as the history of a fictional world.
What does lore drop mean?
A lore drop is a sudden sharing of personal history or fictional backstory, usually with a surprising or dramatic effect.
Is a lore drop always about a real person?
No. It can reveal a real person's past or add background about a fictional character or world.
What is the difference between a lore drop and a lore dump?
Both can share a lot of backstory. Lore dump more strongly suggests an excessive block of information, while lore drop can be brief, surprising, or deliberately timed.
Is lore drop formal English?
No. Lore drop is internet slang used mainly in casual conversation, fandom, gaming, and social media.
Where does lore drop come from?
It combines lore, background knowledge or stories, with drop, the idea of releasing or sharing something.