/thread
English
Etymology
The use of a slash is derived from HTML code, where the character is used to indicate the end of an element (for example, </b>
marks the end of bold formatting). See also < > </ >.
Symbol
/thread
- (Internet slang) Denotes that everything of worth has already been stated in a given message board thread.
- 2008 May 19, Nockermensch, “|[4E] Peeks at the books!”, in rec.games.frp.dnd, Usenet:
- /thread. Everybody, go home.
- For more quotations using this term, see Citations:/thread.
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Usage notes
Typically used as a standalone comment that makes up the entirety of either a reply or the last paragraph in a reply.