fic

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

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

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 “fic” mean?

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

Is “fic” formal or informal?

fic is generally slang.