# Mary Sue

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A fictional character, usually female, whose implausible talents and likeability weaken the story.

## Etymology
From the name of an intentionally over-the-top character in the 1973 Star Trek parody fan fiction A Trekkie's Tale by Paula Smith.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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