darkfic

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

A fanfic which deals with disturbing situations and themes.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

This is supposed to be a darkfic? Darkfics tend to involve a great deal of suffering and/or death.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Such fan fiction collectively.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “darkfic” mean?

A fanfic which deals with disturbing situations and themes.

Is “darkfic” formal or informal?

darkfic is generally slang.