genzine

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Meaning · English

A fanzine made generally available, not limited to distribution only among an amateur press association.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It's really easy to start a genzine. All you need are a couple of neos with lots of time and enthusiasm; a couple of older fen with experience and enthusiasm (not to mention enough fannish contacts to make up a mailing-list); and a certain amount of mood-enhancers and sheer lunacy to get you to the

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 “genzine” mean?

A fanzine made generally available, not limited to distribution only among an amateur press association.

Is “genzine” formal or informal?

genzine is generally slang.