In modern colloquial English, slang terms for metal vary depending on whether you are referring to music, toughness, or physical materials. The most common slang word for a heavy metal music fan is a "metalhead" or "headbanger." As an adjective, people use the word "metal" to describe something that is extremely hardcore, intense, badass, or uncompromising (e.g., "that action stunt was totally metal"). In older urban British slang, the word was also used to denote personal grit, courage, or mental resilience.
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