/GEN

What Does /GEN Mean?

/GEN means "Genuine Question."

/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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Summary of Key Points

"Genuine Question" is the most common definition for /GEN on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
/GEN
Definition:Genuine Question
Type:Cyber Term
Guessability:
3: Guessable
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Example of /GEN Used in a Text

/GEN

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See Also

/C (copypasta) /CB (clickbait) /F (fake) /G (genuine) /HJ (half-joking) /HYP (hyperbole) /J (joking) /L (lyrics) /LH (lighthearted) /LI (literally) /NC (negative connotation) /NEG (negative connotation) /NEU (neutral) /NX (non-sexual intent) /P (platonic) /PC (positive connotation) /RT (rhetorical question) /SRS (serious, seriously) /SX (sexual intent)