/hj

symbol

Denotes a nonliteral statement with an underlying element of truth or sincerity.

“Near-synonyms: /gen (“genuine”), LOL, LMAO, XD”

Similar
/j[joking]]>/hyp[hyperbole]]>/gen[genuine]]>LOLLMAOXD
Opposite
/s[sarcasm]]>
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Meanings

symbol
  1. Denotes that the preceding statement is said half-jokingly.
    1. Internettone indicatorDenotes a nonliteral statement with an underlying element of truth or sincerity.

      Near-synonyms: /j (“joking”), /hyp (“hyperbole”)

      Synonyms: /j[joking]]>, /hyp[hyperbole]]> · Antonyms: /s[sarcasm]]>

    2. Internettone indicatorDenotes a literal statement that is superficially humorous.

      Near-synonyms: /gen (“genuine”), LOL, LMAO, XD

      Synonyms: /gen[genuine]]>, LOL, LMAO, XD

    3. Internettone indicatorUsed to introduce uncertainty or deniability of whether a statement is literal or joking: Just kidding, unless…?

Synonyms & antonyms

symbolDenotes a nonliteral statement with an underlying element of truth or sincerity.

Similar
/j[joking]]>/hyp[hyperbole]]>
Opposite
/s[sarcasm]]>

symbolDenotes a literal statement that is superficially humorous.

Similar
/gen[genuine]]>LOLLMAOXD

Origin

From / + abbreviation of half-joking, using the tone indicator format of slash-prefixing set by the earlier /s (“sarcasm”).

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Cite this entry
APA

/hj. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/%2Fhj

MLA

“/hj.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/%2Fhj. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “/hj,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/%2Fhj.

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