/j

English dictionary entry

Meanings

particle
  1. Denotes that the preceding statement is said in a joking manner.
adj
  1. Joking.
noun
  1. A joke.

Pronunciation

/ˌslæʃ ˈdʒeɪ/

Word forms

/j

Etymology

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

Antonyms

Related words

/shot
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