Fancruft
//ˈfænˌkrʌft// noun, slang
noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Trivial or excessively detailed information on a work of fiction added by fans to a general-interest wiki. derogatory, uncountable
"Fancruft (sometimes shortened to just cruft) is a derogatory term for these types of articles, which are sometimes just barely tolerated."
- 2 Low-quality material (especially literature) produced by fans of a performer, group, author etc. derogatory, slang, uncommon, uncountable
"Here, Talking Dead forwards its own subtle policing strategy, celebrating the moment of canonical coupling in which Richonne is elevated from feminine “fancruft” to a legitimate topic of conversation, simultaneously reveling in and poking fun at Brown's deep emotional investment in coupling."
Example
More examples"Fancruft (sometimes shortened to just cruft) is a derogatory term for these types of articles, which are sometimes just barely tolerated."
Etymology
From fan + cruft.
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