MSTing

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Meaning · English

A parody fanfic created by inserting satirical commentary into an existing work.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The intent may not have been deliberately malicious; but it was negligent and in bad taste not to ask the author's permission first, which in no way precludes the MSTing from being hurtful.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “MSTing” mean?

A parody fanfic created by inserting satirical commentary into an existing work.

Is “MSTing” formal or informal?

MSTing is generally slang.