/hj

See also: Appendix:Variations of "hj"

English

Etymology

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

Symbol

/hj

1. (Internet slang, tone indicator) Denotes that the preceding statement is said half-jokingly. (clarification of this definition is needed)
   1. Denotes a nonliteral statement with an underlying element of truth or sincerity.

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

      Antonym: /s (“sarcasm”)

   2. Denotes a literal statement that is superficially humorous.

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

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

References

• Tone Indicators List