Definition of «fanfic»

"Fanfic" is a casual shortened form of “fan fiction,” meaning a story written by fans that uses characters, settings, or other elements from an existing work. It is a firmly established term in online writing communities, fandom archives, and conversations about fictional media. The word is informal but not necessarily dismissive, since writers and readers commonly use it as a neutral label for the genre. A fanfic can range from a polished long-form work to a brief experimental scene, and the surrounding context usually supplies whether the speaker is praising or criticising it.