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.