Self-referential or current strategy For example: "That's so meta"

Where does the slang word Meta come from?

Meta is a slang term from Gen Z/Gen Alpha. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Gen Z/Gen Alpha and across Africa.

Meta

🌍 Gen Z/Gen Alpha Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Meta definition 1

Self-referential or current strategy

"That's so meta"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🌍 Gen Z/Gen Alpha
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Meta 🇿🇦 South Africa

Beste strategie (Best strategy)

"Current meta sucks (Current best strategy sucks)"

Meta 🇩🇿 Algeria

Most effective strategy

"What's the current meta?"

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🌍 "Meta" Across Africa

This word is also used in 6 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Meta 🇿🇦 South Africa

Beste strategie (Best strategy)

Meta 🇩🇿 Algeria

Most effective strategy

Meta 🇪🇬 Egypt

ميتا - Meta

Meta 🇪🇹 Ethiopia

ሜታ/ሜታ (Meta)

Meta 🇬🇲 Gambia

Current meta (Current most effective tactics)

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