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oc
What does oc mean?
Short for 'original character'; a cosplay or design of a character invented by the cosplayer rather than drawn from a franchise.
"Half the fun of an OC cosplay is nobody can call it inaccurate."
Origin
Abbreviation of 'original character,' widespread across fandom and art communities.
Frequently asked questions
What does OC stand for?
It stands for 'original character,' a cosplay or design invented by the creator rather than taken from an existing franchise.
Can you cosplay an OC?
Yes. Since an OC is your own creation, nobody can call the cosplay inaccurate, which is part of the appeal.
Where is OC used?
The abbreviation is widespread across fandom and art communities, not just cosplay, wherever people create original characters.
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