fanfic

noun

fan·​fic ˈfan-ˌfik How to pronounce fanfic (audio)
plural fanfics
: fan fiction
These stories are an example of a widespread Web phenomenon known as fan fiction, or fanfic, creative writing that uses existing characters.Pamela LiCalzi O'Connell
also : an example of fan fiction : a story written by a fan
When it comes to fanfics, no story line is too ridiculous or far-fetched; provided you write your story well, you are sure to receive some positive reviews. Nicola Hassapis

Examples of fanfic in a Sentence

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Fifty Shades of Grey began as Twilight fanfic. Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025 So fanfic is a genuine cultural phenomenon—hence its fascination for Simon DeDeo, a complexity scientist at Carnegie Mellon University and the Santa Fe Institute who studies cultural evolution and the emergence of social hierarchies. Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2025 The popularity of Love Island USA season seven, which just wrapped this week, seems to be behind a quick rise in LI fanfic in particular. Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 July 2025 By the 2000s, the popularity of fanfic exploded with widespread internet access. Connie Chang Chris Retsina, New York Times, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fanfic

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fanfic was in 1968

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“Fanfic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanfic. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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