"/thread" meaning in English

See /thread in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Symbol

Forms: thread [canonical]
Etymology: The use of a slash is derived from HTML code, where the character is used to indicate the end of an element (for example, </b> marks the end of bold formatting). See also < >. Etymology templates: {{l|mul|&lt; &gt; &lt;/ &gt;}} < > Head templates: {{head|en|symbol|head=}} thread, {{en-symbol}} thread
  1. (Internet slang) Denotes that everything of worth has already been stated in a given message board thread. Tags: Internet

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