"genfic" meaning in English

See genfic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From gen + fic, general + fan fiction. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gen|fic}} gen + fic Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} genfic (uncountable)
  1. (fandom slang) Fan fiction that does not focus specifically on romance or sex. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Fan fiction Synonyms: gen
    Sense id: en-genfic-en-noun-mLb3pZND Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: lifestyle
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          "ref": "2002, Will Brooker, Using the Force: Creativity, Community and Star Wars Fans, Continuum, →ISBN, page 136:",
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