shortfic
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A fanfic of shorter than average length.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
This is just a shortfic I wrote one afternoon. It wasn't meant to have much of a base, it was just a couple scenes that played out in my head that demanded I write them. So, I did.
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 “shortfic” mean?
A fanfic of shorter than average length.
Is “shortfic” formal or informal?
shortfic is generally slang.