Ficathon

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A challenge in which participants are asked to write fan fiction, generally of a specific type or to fill individual requests. slang

    "General fan fiction challenges and “ficathons” are regularly sponsored by many sites, including those named above."

Example

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"General fan fiction challenges and “ficathons” are regularly sponsored by many sites, including those named above."

Etymology

From fic + -athon.

Related phrases

fan fiction

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