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simping (fictional)
What does simping (fictional) mean?
Going full bad-bitch obsessed over a fictional man (or woman, or fae prince) the way you'd normally embarrass yourself over a real person. BookTok runs on it — entire accounts dedicated to one morally questionable book boyfriend. The 'fictional' qualifier exists because everyone already knows what regular simping is.
"I'm aware he's not real. I'm still simping. Let me have this."
Frequently asked questions
What does simping (fictional) mean?
It means openly and unembarrassedly thirsting over or fawning over a character who doesn't actually exist, like a fictional character from a show, game, or anime.
How do you use simping (fictional) in a sentence?
"I know he's not real, but I'm simping for that anime character with zero shame."
Is simping (fictional) offensive?
No, it's usually lighthearted and self-aware, often used jokingly about oneself or friends who crush on fictional characters.
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