fanfic

noun

fan·​fic ˈfan-ˌfik 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Like, imagine if Demi and Jessi turned to fanfic as a tension release instead of blowing up their lives? —Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025

What starts as just another Ice King fanfic gets an upgrade from Marceline, who weaves a tale of romance, skeleton armies, and a totally sick party in the woods. —Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Oct. 2025

On BookTok, reading the fic — and chronicling the devastation of the reading experience — became a right of passage within the Harry Potter fanfic community. —Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025

Fifty Shades of Grey began as Twilight fanfic. —Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above