Proto-Meta

When someone (usually in a fighting video game, but any game applies) is using a very uncommon, yet intelligent, strategy, bug, or combo to help themselves progress or win. If the strategy catches traction, it moves on into the new meta.

"dude, the new world record is down a whole 3 minutes! he must've used some insane Proto-Meta"

by 17InchesOfBigfoot February 11, 2026

proto-thrash metal

What lead to thrash metal. Proto-Thrash is the majority of metal acts of the 70s and early 80s. It takes inspiration from Blues, Jazz, and Prog Rock

proto-thrash metal bands include Black Sabbath, Heart, Jethro Tull, and Kiss.

by Tyler Stinson June 27, 2019

protopetasse

noun: The stage in the "petasse" hierarchy before the "full-fledged petasse" (or commonly named : "petasse"). You can reconnise her by the fact that she doesn't know that she is often beacause she is too young to understand.

I think Mary is a protopetasse.

by Boy Bros May 12, 2004