gen

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

Meaning · English

Fan fiction that does not specifically focus on romance or sex.

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 “gen” mean?

Fan fiction that does not specifically focus on romance or sex.

Is “gen” formal or informal?

gen is generally slang.