1. A genre of folk music created by and for science fiction and fantasy fans, typically featuring original or parody songs about speculative fiction themes.
Usage: informal; fandom culture

1. To compose or perform filk music; to create a parody song in the filk style.
Usage: informal; fandom culture

Examples

• The convention featured a filk concert where fans performed original songs about their favorite science fiction universes.
• She decided to filk a popular folk tune with lyrics about time travel.
• Filk music has been a staple of science fiction fandom since the 1950s.
• He spent the evening filking with other enthusiasts in the hotel lobby.
• The filk community is known for its creativity and collaborative songwriting.