"/s" meaning in English

See /s in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Symbol

Etymology: Based on pseudo–XML 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. Etymology templates: {{l|mul|&lt; &gt; &lt;/ &gt;}} < > Head templates: {{head|en|symbol|head=/s}} /s, {{en-symbol|head=/s}} /s
  1. (Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement is sarcastic. Tags: Internet Synonyms: </s> Related terms: /rant

Alternative forms

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