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wip
What does wip mean?
An unfinished fan fiction released chapter by chapter, with more instalments still to come.
"I got hooked on a WIP and now I refresh for updates daily."
Origin
Acronym for 'Work In Progress'.
Frequently asked questions
What does WIP mean?
It stands for 'Work In Progress' — an unfinished fic being posted chapter by chapter, with more instalments still to come.
How do you use WIP in fandom?
Fans tag or describe an ongoing story as a WIP so readers know it isn't complete yet, like 'I got hooked on a WIP and refresh for updates daily.'
Is a WIP the same as a finished fic?
No — a WIP is still being written and released in parts, while a completed fic has all its chapters posted.
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