fan fiction

American  

Or fanfiction

noun

1. fanfic.

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Usage

What does fan fiction mean? Fan fiction are stories written by everyday fans featuring characters, settings, and plots from their favorite, pre-existing TV, novels, manga, movies, and other media.How do you pronounce fan fiction?[ fan-fik-shuhn ]

Etymology

Origin of fan fiction

First recorded in 1995–2000; fan ² ( def. ), fiction ( def. )

Example Sentences

At the time, she was raising children, working her day job, and reading a lot of fan fiction.

From Salon

It has become an all-conquering meme sparking its own fan fiction and cosplay characters.

From Barron's

But the spokesperson says, “The user-created characters on our site are intended for entertainment. Consumers want a more engaging and immersive experience compared to traditional social media…. People use it for creative fan fiction and fictional storytelling, which naturally lends to longer time spent on the platform.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Creativity could be about to go through a Cambrian explosion, and along with it, the quality of art and entertainment can drastically increase,” Altman wrote, calling this genre of engagement “interactive fan fiction.”

From Los Angeles Times

Among the most prominent internet personalities at the time, Howell and Lester often became the subject of fan fiction and fan edits on Tumblr.

From Los Angeles Times