Definition

A work of fiction written by fans that features characters, settings, or worlds from existing media franchises, books, shows, or films. Fanfic ranges from short vignettes to novel-length stories.

Example Usage

She spent all weekend writing fanfic about her favorite superhero pairing.

Origin

Abbreviation of 'fan fiction'; became widespread with the internet and fan communities in the 1990s and 2000s.

Fun Fact

Some fanfic writers have become published authors, and certain franchises have acknowledged and embraced fan fiction as part of their community.

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