A/N
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
author's note; a note appended to a work of fan fiction by its author, typically containing acknowledgments, background information, or content warnings.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “A/N” mean?
author's note; a note appended to a work of fan fiction by its author, typically containing acknowledgments, background information, or content warnings.
Is “A/N” formal or informal?
A/N is generally slang.