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Meta-slang:

"Meta-" Greek preposition, commonly used in English as a prefix, of the same name which refers to that which is 'above' or 'beyond'; self-referential in nature +

"Slang" Words and/or phrases that are oftentimes more than not regarded as very informal in everyday conversation use

Noun: Refers to slang that is used in a particular way or context such that, the use of said slang itself in turn refers another piece of slang.

or simply put: Slang about slang

- Meta-slang is most oftentimes slang used as a word, acronym, phrase, action, or expression which itself refers to another piece of slang (that is similar in nature), which in turn (by definition of "slang") refers to a word, phrase, action or expression that is usually deemed unconventional or not proper/respectable in everyday, general public conversation when other such sufficient, knowable expressions or words could easily suffice respectively.

- Often used in witty, cunning, comedic, and/or unintentional purposes and contexts.

Ex) HAM: A slang acronym in English that stands for the expression "Hard As a Motherfucker". In turn, the expression "Hard as a Motherfucker" is oftentimes used as slang to refer to 'someone who puts a great deal of effort, energy, or passion into a given action or situation.' Therefore, the use of HAM can be then be viewed as an example of meta-slang.

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