"filksinging" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Compound of filk + singing. Etymology templates: {{glossary|Compound}} Compound, {{com+|en|filk|singing}} Compound of filk + singing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} filksinging (uncountable)
  1. (fandom slang) The act of singing filk songs ("songs about or inspired by science fiction, fantasy, horror, science, etc."). Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Fandom, Music Related terms: filksing
    Sense id: en-filksinging-en-noun-psW0c4sy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: lifestyle
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