metafic
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A fanfic with metafictional elements, focusing on fan fiction, fandom, or creators.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
In metafics, Janeites make hypotheses on the sources of inspiration for the novels, wonder how the world would have been without Jane, and imagine a TV talk show where Austen herself interviews her characters.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Such fan fiction collectively.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “metafic” mean?
A fanfic with metafictional elements, focusing on fan fiction, fandom, or creators.
Is “metafic” formal or informal?
metafic is generally slang.