What Does /J Mean?
The Quick Answer
/J means "Joking."More Detail...
/J (usually typed /j) is a tone indicator, used to indicate that a comment is meant as a joke. /J can be used interchangeably with abbreviations such as JK ("just kidding") and emoticons such as ;O ("joking").Image for /J
When I write /J, I mean this:
"Joking"
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:| /J | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Joking |
| Type: | Internet Slang Term |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of /J Used in a Text
/J
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/NEG (negative connotation)
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/NM (not mad)
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/PC (positive connotation)
/R (romantic)
/RT (rhetorical question)
/SRS (serious, seriously)
/SX (sexual intent)
/T (teasing)
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