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Shortfic

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(fandom slang, countable) A fanfic of shorter than average length..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (fandom slang, countable) A fanfic of shorter than average length.
  2. (fandom slang, uncountable) Such fan fiction collectively.

Example Sentences

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.
A well done shortfic on Scully's feelings, in my opinion.
Hmm. Methinks I have another project on line after I do the Joyce Writes Her Version Of Season Eight Mytharc one....well, hell, I need to work on more potboiler shortfics anyway, and the current fanfic is fueling the current potboiler quite nicely....hmmm.
Shortfic is fun! Just right for the attention-span impaired.
Would it be qualified as badfic or shortfic, though?
This is a fic I started on after a discussion with Cathy about there not being much shortfic about at the moment.

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What does shortfic mean?

Shortfic means (fandom slang, countable) A fanfic of shorter than average length..

What is a synonym for shortfic?

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What is the opposite of shortfic?

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How do you use shortfic in a sentence?

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.

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