/thread

See also: thread and 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

1. (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^[1] (Usenet):

     /thread. Everybody, go home.

   • For more quotations using this term, see Citations:/thread.

Usage notes

Typically used as a standalone comment that makes up the entirety of either a reply or the last paragraph in a reply.