"/me" meaning in English

See /me in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Pronoun

Forms: me [canonical]
Etymology: From IRC (Internet Relay Chat) and related systems, in which this command generates a text-based action performed by a user: for example, /me dances around might produce the message John dances around. Head templates: {{head|en|pronoun|||||||||||||||||||head=}} me, {{en-pronoun}} me
  1. (computing, humorous) I (the person writing) Tags: humorous Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-/me-en-pron-hrMAzh1M Categories (other): English pronouns Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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