sadfic

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Meaning · English

A fanfic which intentionally deals with a tragic situation or theme.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Just keep in mind that I don't do darkfics or sadfics.

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 “sadfic” mean?

A fanfic which intentionally deals with a tragic situation or theme.

Is “sadfic” formal or informal?

sadfic is generally slang.