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(Internet slang) Added to the end of a message, with short text inside (the right parenthesis is optional), as a sort of tone indicator.


/s

Based on pseudo–HTML code, in which a slash indicates the end of an element (for example, </b> marks the end of bold formatting). Originally written as </sarcasm> (to mark the end of a sarcastic message) with the block of text enclosed (see < >), this was later simplified to /sarcasm and eventually just /s.

Wow, I never would have guessed /s

This is just what I needed on a Monday. /s

2024 December 3, Alia Paavola, “Tone indicators: A complete list and how to use them”, in Textline:

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement is sarcastic.


The modifier letter for the Chinese tone yīnrù.


The modifier letter for the Chinese tone yīnpíng.


The modifier letter for the Chinese tone yīnshǎng.


The modifier letter for the Chinese tone yīnqù.


The modifier letter for the Chinese tone yángpíng.


The modifier letter for the Chinese tone yángshǎng.


The modifier letter for the Chinese tone yángqù.


The modifier letter for the Chinese tone yángrù.


(震え声)

→ Chinese: (震聲) /(震声)

(2channel slang, Internet slang) Used at the end of a phrase to indicate that the speaker is speaking with a trembling voice.


/j

From / + abbreviation of joke or joking, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement is said in a joking manner.


/lh

From / + abbreviation of lighthearted, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement is said in a lighthearted (not serious) manner.


/srs

From / + abbreviation of serious, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

Please use tone indicators, they really help me! /pos /nm /gen /srs /nf

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement is said in a serious manner.


/gen

From / + abbreviation of genuine, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”). Coined by Twitter user @galactikaa in 2020.

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement is said in a genuine manner.

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding question is genuine, as opposed to rhetorical.


/nm

From / + abbreviation of not mad, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the writer is not mad or otherwise upset.


/t

From / + abbreviation of tease or teasing, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement is to be interpreted as teasing.


(棒)

From 棒読(ぼうよ)み (bōyomi, literally “stick reading”).

ja-r

(Internet slang) Used at the end of a phrase to indicate flat or deadpan intonation.


/hj

From / + abbreviation of half-joking, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement is said half-jokingly.


/uj

From / + abbreviation of unjerk, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

(Internet slang) Indicates seriousness or a pause to a circlejerk.


/rj

From / + abbreviation of rejerk, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

(Internet slang) Indicates a lack of seriousness or a resumption to a circlejerk.


/nsrs

From / + abbreviation of non-serious or not serious, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement is said in a non-serious manner.


/neg

From / + abbreviation of negative (compare neg), using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement has a negative connotation.


/pos

From / + abbreviation of positive (compare pos), using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

why are all of your accounts all over my tl why are you everywhere /pos /rh

2023 November 17, @swallowedbysin_, Twitter:

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement has a positive connotation.


/neu

From / + abbreviation of neutral, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement has a neutral connotation.


/genq

From / + abbreviation of genuine question, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

what do kids call their nonbinary parents if not mom or dad? /genq

2020 November 16, @bastardLizard, Twitter:

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding question is genuine.


/p

From / + abbreviation of platonic, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

Coordinate term: /r

MIKA ☹☹ ILYT /p hurry up and cook your noodles i need daily mika time

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement was meant platonically.


/nbh

From / + abbreviation of nobody here, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

pro-shitters after saying blatantly transphobic and ableist bullshit to "le epically own the antis trolololol" /nbh

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement is not directed at the participants of the discussion or the followers of the author.


/ij

From / + abbreviation of inside joke, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

who wants to do the steal books at 3am challenge with me /ij

2023 September 18, @superaquachick, Twitter:

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement is an inside joke.


/rh

From / + abbreviation of rhetorical, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding question is rhetorical.


/nf

From / + abbreviation of not forced, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

(Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement is not meant to be forced on someone.