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Hanfic en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of Hanson + fanfic.

Meanings

1. (countable, slang) A work of real person fiction focusing on the imagined activities of the American band Hanson.
   • I'm not sure I've ever read a Hanfic like that. 1999 July 25, Eryn, “Re: I like this story”, in alt.fan.hanson (Usenet):
   • Oh, speaking of Lauries and books, someone here needs to read 'Say Goodbye.' I believe it's by Lewis Shiner, and it's like a Hanfic without the Han. 2001 June 18, NiaRhiannon, “Re: the perks of being..a wallflower..”, in alt.fan.hanson (Usenet):
   • I just finished and posted my very first Hanfic and I am really looking to get as much feedback as possible --- positive AND negative. 1998 December 31, ChloeNZoey [username], “Fanfic help”, in alt.fan.hanson (Usenet):
2. (slang, uncountable) Such fan fiction collectively.
   • However, I will say that there is some truly marvelous Hanfic out there, hard as it is to find. 2000 November 28, Shadowy Moon [username], “Re: Good Hanfic?”, in alt.fan.hanson (Usenet):
   • I know I haven't had the time to read a lot of Hanfic lately, I haven't even had time to *write* Hanfic. 2001 January 4, LadyLurker [username], “Re: The Hanfic Awards 2000”, in alt.fan.hanson (Usenet):
   • What other Hanfic do you guys like? 1998 December 20, yellowdocs [username], “Re: Aretha sings about it but we seem to forget it sometimes...”, in alt.fan.hanson (Usenet):

Forms

Hypernyms

bandfic