OC is an internet slang term that has multiple meanings: Original character: A non-commercial character created by a fanfiction writer that builds on the original story. For example, a fanfiction writer might expand a minor character's role in an existing canon, or create a completely new character. Original content: A post or content that is original to the creator, and not a repost, copy, or derivative of someone else's work. For example, "This drawing is an OC that took me 36 hours to make".
What is OC?
OC is an internet slang term that has multiple meanings:
Original character: A non-commercial character created by a fanfiction writer that builds on the original story. For example, a fanfiction writer might expand a minor character's role in an existing canon, or create a completely new character.
Original content: A post or content that is original to the creator, and not a repost, copy, or derivative of someone else's work. For example, "This drawing is an OC that took me 36 hours to make".