"Xfic" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Xfics [plural]
Etymology: From X(-Files) + fic. Etymology templates: {{af|en|w:X-Files|fic|alt1=X(-Files)}} X(-Files) + fic Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} Xfic (countable and uncountable, plural Xfics)
  1. (countable, fandom slang) A fanfic based on The X-Files television series. Tags: countable, slang Categories (topical): The X-Files
    Sense id: en-Xfic-en-noun-~rfFo0L- Disambiguation of The X-Files: 60 40 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 61 39 Topics: lifestyle
  2. (uncountable, fandom slang) Such fan fiction collectively. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Fan fiction
    Sense id: en-Xfic-en-noun-o321uXM6 Disambiguation of Fan fiction: 28 72 Topics: lifestyle

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