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Internet Slang
angst
ANGKST · noun · slang
Fic centred on emotional or physical suffering
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Fan fiction saturated with characters' fear, sadness, anxiety, or torment, often the opposite of fluff.
“The angst tag on that fic should've come with a warning.”
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angst In A Sentence
The angst tag on that fic should've come with a warning.
Origin & Usage
From German 'Angst' (dread), a standard fanfic genre tag.
People Also Ask
What does angst mean in fanfic?
It's a genre tag for stories saturated with emotional or physical suffering — fear, sadness, anxiety, or torment — the opposite of fluff.
How is the angst tag used?
Writers tag a fic as angst to warn readers it's heavy on suffering, so people can choose it (or avoid it) based on their mood.
Where does the word angst come from?
It's borrowed from the German word 'Angst', meaning dread or anxiety, and has become a standard fan fiction genre label.
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