Definition of «oc»
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"OC" is an acronym standing for "Original Character", widely used across creative online communities, fanfiction writers, digital artists, and roleplayers to designate a non-canonical character created from an author's or artist's imagination. The term serves as fundamental vocabulary in online art and writing spaces, distinguishing self-created figures from existing licensed media characters. It carries a creative, passionate, and collaborative tone, frequently appearing in discussions about backstory development, character design, and fictional trauma. Creators often build entire fan bases and interactive blogs centered around developing their custom characters.
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Would you survive meeting your OCs in real life considering all the trauma you wrote for them?
The nonbinary oc I drew yesterday has quickly become my favorite character to sketch.
She spent hours writing a backstory and drawing full turnarounds for her new fantasy OC.
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