"wingfic" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wing fic [alternative]
Etymology: From wing + fic. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wing|fic}} wing + fic Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wingfic (uncountable)
  1. (fandom slang) Fan fiction in which canonically wingless characters are given wings. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Fan fiction
    Sense id: en-wingfic-en-noun-XGctusLk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: lifestyle

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