sickfic
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A fanfic which focuses on a character dealing with illness.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I wrote a sickfic.
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
Fanfiction which intentionally deals with disturbing situations and themes.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sickfic” mean?
A fanfic which focuses on a character dealing with illness.
Is “sickfic” formal or informal?
sickfic is generally slang.