"manfiction" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: man + fiction Etymology templates: {{compound|en|man|fiction}} man + fiction Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} manfiction (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Literary fiction which appeals to, or is marketed toward, men, typically written by male authors and centering on male characters. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Literary genres, Male Synonyms: dick lit Hyponyms: frat lit Coordinate_terms: chick lit

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