MMC

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Fandom and Fan Fiction

MMC
Stands forMale main character
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

MMC stands for Male main character, a fandom and fan fiction abbreviation also used in entertainment.

The primary male character in a romance novel or romantic storyline, usually the hero the heroine falls for. A staple of BookTok and Bookstagram reviews and recommendations.

Example: The MMC is a grumpy bookstore owner and I'm completely obsessed.

Usage notes

Paired with FMC (female main character). Readers rate MMCs on charm and debate "red flag MMCs" whose controlling behavior some find romantic and others find troubling. Romance tropes are often described by the MMC's type, such as "grumpy MMC" or "morally gray MMC."

More fandom and fan fiction abbreviations

  • LI – Love interest
  • LN – Light novel
  • MAL – MyAnimeList
  • MC – Main character
  • MCD – Major character death
  • ML – Male lead
  • MTL – Machine translation
  • NA – New adult
  • NM – Near mint
  • OC – Original character
  • OFC – Original female character
  • OMC – Original male character

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