/IJ

What Does /IJ Mean?

/IJ means "I'm Joking" or "Inside Joke."

/IJ (usually typed /ij) is a tone indicator, typically used to indicate that a comment is meant as a joke.

When used in a group chat, /IJ can indicate that the comment refers to a joke shared only between certain members of the group (i.e., is an inside joke).

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Summary of Key Points

"I'm Joking, Inside Joke" is the most common definition for /IJ on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
/IJ
Definition:I'm Joking, Inside Joke
Type:Cyber Term
Guessability:
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Example of /IJ Used in a Text

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See Also

/HJ (half-joking) /J (joking) /LH (lighthearted) /LI (literally) /LU (little upset) /M (Metaphorically) /NM (not mad) /NSRS (not serious) /NSX (non-sexual intent) /POS (positive connotation) /R (romantic) /RH (rhetorical question) /SRS (serious, seriously) /SX (sexual intent)