Meaning & use

Fanfic

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Fiction written by fans that features characters or settings from an existing work, such as a book, film, or TV series, typically shared informally rather than published commercially.

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She's been writing fanfic based on her favorite fantasy series since high school.

The online community hosts thousands of fanfic stories across dozens of fandoms.

A note on using this word

"Fanfic" is a shortened, informal form of "fan fiction" that has become standard vocabulary in online fandom communities.

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fan fiction

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