What Does /GEN Mean?
The Quick Answer
/GEN means "Genuine Question."More Detail...
/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)).Image for /GEN
When I write /GEN, I mean this:
"Genuine Question"
Summary of Key Points
"Genuine Question" is, by far, the most common meaning for /GEN when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| /GEN | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Genuine Question |
| Type: | Internet Slang Term |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of /GEN Used in a Text
/GEN
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