mary sue

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Definition of mary sue in English English dictionary

A fictional character (especially in fanfic), usually female, whose implausible talents and likeableness weaken the story

Related Terms

Mary Sues

plural form of Mary Sue

Hyphenation

Ma·ry sue

Turkish pronunciation

meri su

Synonyms

gary stu, marty stu

Pronunciation

/ˈmerē ˈso͞o/ /ˈmɛriː ˈsuː/

Etymology

() Name of an intentionally over-the-top character in Paula Smith's A Trekkie's Tale (1974).