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fic.

A fictional story set within a preexisting fandom; a fanfic.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/fɪk/
  1. A fictional story set within a preexisting fandom; a fanfic.

    countable · slang
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Latin fānāticuslbor. ▲ French fanatiqueinflu. English fanatic English fancyinflu. English fan English fiction English fan fiction English fanfic English fic Clipping of fanfic, itself a clipping of fan fiction.

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