Meta
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Gaming Slang
| Stands for | Most effective strategy (from metagame) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
Meta stands for Most effective strategy (from metagame), a gaming slang abbreviation.
The prevailing strategies, characters or builds that are considered strongest in a game at a given time, as in "the current meta." Players say something is "meta" or "off-meta."
Example: Tanks are dominating the meta since the last patch.
Usage notes
Short for "metagame," the game beyond the game. A popular backronym, "most effective tactics available," is not its true origin. The meta shifts with balance patches, and tier lists rank characters by their place in it.