/neg

symbol

Denotes that the preceding statement has a negative connotation.

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/nc/ng
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Meanings

symbol
  1. Internettone indicatorDenotes that the preceding statement has a negative connotation.

    Synonyms: /nc, /ng

Synonyms & antonyms

symbolDenotes that the preceding statement has a negative connotation.

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/nc/ng

Origin

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

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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