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/GEN

What Does /GEN Mean?

The Quick Answer

/GEN means "Genuine Question."

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/GEN (usually typed /gen) is a tone indicator, used to indicate that the sender is asking a genuine question (as opposed to a rhetorical question (/RH or /RT)).

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When I write /GEN, I mean this:

meaning of /GEN

"Genuine Question"

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:
/GEN
Definition:Genuine Question
Type:Internet Slang Term
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Example of /GEN Used in a Text

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