Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
short-short-story
Noun
/ˈʃɔrt-ˈʃɔrt -ˈstɔri/
Definition
A brief narrative that conveys a complete story in a condensed format, often focusing on a single event or moment.
Examples
- After reading the anthology, I was inspired to write my own short-short-story about love at first sight.
- The ending of her short-short-story left me speechless, capturing the bittersweet essence of nostalgia.
Meaning
A short-short-story is typically no longer than 1,500 words, designed to make a strong impact or convey a specific theme or emotion with brevity.
Synonyms
- Microfiction
- Flash fiction
- Brief narrative
