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.