ficathon
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Meaning · English
A challenge in which participants are asked to write fan fiction, generally of a specific type or to fill individual requests.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
General fan fiction challenges and “ficathons” are regularly sponsored by many sites, including those named above.
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).
Common questions
What does “ficathon” mean?
A challenge in which participants are asked to write fan fiction, generally of a specific type or to fill individual requests.
Is “ficathon” formal or informal?
ficathon is generally slang.