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Definition of fanfic

fanfic

/ˈfæn.fɪk/
fan · fic
Plural:fanfics
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Adjective:fanfictional
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fanfic Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Fiction written by fans of a particular book, television series, film, or other media work, featuring characters or settings from the original work; an individual story or piece of such fiction.

Example

"She spent the weekend writing a new fanfic set in her favorite fantasy universe."

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• Nearby Words

fandango
fandom
fanfare
fanfic
fanfiction
fang
fanged

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century within science fiction fandom as a clipped blend of 'fan' and 'fiction'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fanfic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fanfic
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