An abbreviation that is widely used in fan fiction, texting and chat, and on Instagram and elsewhere on the internet, but what does AU mean in slang?
Most Common AU Meaning
AU stands for Alternative Universe.
Using AU
AU is used to refer to a form of fan fiction, in which canonical facts of setting or characterization in the universe being explored or written about are deliberately changed.
Example
Someday I should just write a 100k+ Harry Potter AU.
Alternative AU Meanings
Gold.
Australia.
Astronomical Unit.
What Does AU Mean?
Alternative Universe.
Related Slang Terms
RP | Role Play or Role Playing. |
Canon | Official and original. |
OC | Original Character. |
Otaku | A person with obsessive interests. |