mannerpunk

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noun

A subgenre of fantasy literature that takes place within an elaborate social structure and resembles a comedy of manners.

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Meanings

nounmannerpunk (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA subgenre of fantasy literature that takes place within an elaborate social structure and resembles a comedy of manners.

    I have a fondness for mannerpunk mysteries....

    1998, Misha MCM, “Blue Eyes”, in soc.bi (Usenet)
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    This type of POV is particularly valuable for stories which are heavy on characters and theme, those that "say something." One wouldn't ordinarily choose it for a PWP (plot? what plot?) romp unless engaged in mannerpunk.

    1998, Macedon, “Craft of Writing 3 (point of view)”, in alt.startrek.creative (Usenet)

Origin

From manner + -punk.

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mannerpunk. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mannerpunk

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mannerpunk,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mannerpunk.

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