pantser
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An author who writes their story without a plan or an outline.
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 “pantser” mean?
An author who writes their story without a plan or an outline.
Is “pantser” formal or informal?
pantser is generally slang.