metafic

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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.