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.