fix-it
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Meaning · English
A fanfic which undoes or changes an element of canon viewed as unfavourable, e.g. a death, break-up, or betrayal.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I've written fix-it fic myself: unhappy with the sad ending in the final season of BBC's Merlin, I rewrote the entire fifth season; […]
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 “fix-it” mean?
A fanfic which undoes or changes an element of canon viewed as unfavourable, e.g. a death, break-up, or betrayal.
Is “fix-it” formal or informal?
fix-it is generally slang.