English Explanatory Dictionary

/hj

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. Denotes that the preceding statement is said half-jokingly.
  2. Denotes a nonliteral statement with an underlying element of truth or sincerity.
  3. Denotes a literal statement that is superficially humorous.
  4. Used to introduce uncertainty or deniability of whether a statement is literal or joking: Just kidding, unless…?

Word forms

/hj

Etymology

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

Synonyms

/j[joking]]> /hyp[hyperbole]]> /gen[genuine]]> LOL LMAO XD

Antonyms

/s[sarcasm]]>
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