recursive character expression

This is when someone is talking about some aspect of themselves, but the content of what they say is actually an expression of the aspect of themselves they are talking about.

Oden: Sometimes I think I'm paranoid, but then I realize that's ridiculous because that thought is probably just coming from the chip the government implanted in my ear when Loki knocked me unconscious at the bar yesterday.

Freya: Well if that isn't some recursive character expression!

by Birgeneau February 21, 2023

Recurse

To insult someone again, after they didn't hear you the first time.

I cursed at him, but at that very moment he turned the blender on, so I had to recurse.

by recursor March 25, 2009