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Definition Mary Sue in American English

Mary Sue noun

noun
1

in fan fiction, a female character invented by the author who is so perfect as to be annoying

Example

The prototypical Mary Sue is an original female character in a fanfic who obviously serves as an idealized version of the author mainly for the purpose of Wish Fulfillment.

Definition Mary Sue in American English