What Does /S Mean?
The Quick Answer
/S is a tone indicator which means "sarcasm."More Detail...
/S is more commonly typed as /s. It is used at the end of a message to make it clear that the last comment was meant sarcastically. Check out our complete list of tone indicators.Image for /S
When I write /S, I mean this:
![meaning of /S](../x-images/forward_slash_S.png)
"Sarcasm"
Summary of Key Points
"Sarcasm" is the most common definition for the /S or /s emoticon in texting and messaging apps like Instagram and TikTok./S or /s | |
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Definition: | Sarcasm |
Type: | Internet Slang Term |
Guessability: | ![]() 5: Extremely difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Example of /S Used in a Text
/S
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