What does "/s" mean? We explain the social media abbreviation

On various social media platforms "/s" has established itself as an appendage after posts, especially on Reddit the abbreviation is often seen in German-speaking countries. We explain what it means.

Sarcasm - end: "/s" is an unambiguous statement.

Expressions that begin with a slash are taken from programming languages. With "/s" there is a popular spelling in Internet culture.

What does "/s" mean in detail?

For the understanding of "/s" here is all the necessary info:

• The abbreviation "/s" is used at the end of a post.
• Written out, it stands for "/sarcasm", which according to the rules of programming languages means that the sarcasm has ended.
• Used "/s" to express that what was previously written was not meant seriously.

The reason for this trend is the fact that in today's online culture is increasingly difficult to tell whether a statement was meant seriously or not. With "/s" there is a stylistic device that provides clarity. Whether on Reddit, Twitter or any other platform, it doesn't matter, as this spelling has spread quickly and always means the same thing.