The slash signals the end of a tag in HTML code. For example, if you write random text on a web page source code, your browser will display "random text" in bold font AND will hide the underlying tag. You can think of it as a command to begin bold and end bold in hypertext language. Whenever you see a slash followed by a qualifier, it is meant to be understood that the preceding statement should be regarded — interpreted — with whatever descriptor is used. There is no need for a begin command because the computer is not the target, the reader is. If I write /rant at the end of a paragraph, it means that I am done bitching. The s tag is just an abbreviation of the qualifier-descriptor sarcasm; by convention, most people understand the whole expression without the need to spell it all out, just like a TL;DR or a PS etc. Answer from CrackItJack on reddit.com
YouTube
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The slash signals the end of a tag in HTML code. For example, if you write random text on a web page source code, your browser will display "random text" in bold font AND will hide the underlying tag. You can think of it as a command to begin bold and end bold in hypertext language. Whenever you see a slash followed by a qualifier, it is meant to be understood that the preceding statement should be regarded — interpreted — with whatever descriptor is used. There is no need for a begin command because the computer is not the target, the reader is. If I write /rant at the end of a paragraph, it means that I am done bitching. The s tag is just an abbreviation of the qualifier-descriptor sarcasm; by convention, most people understand the whole expression without the need to spell it all out, just like a TL;DR or a PS etc. Answer from CrackItJack on reddit.com
Reddit
reddit.com › r/outoftheloop › what does /s mean?
r/OutOfTheLoop on Reddit: What does /s mean?
March 5, 2014 -
I see it everywhere. And I know the /* means the end of something, but what does the s stand for? Sarcasm? Smellz?
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The slash signals the end of a tag in HTML code. For example, if you write random text on a web page source code, your browser will display "random text" in bold font AND will hide the underlying tag. You can think of it as a command to begin bold and end bold in hypertext language. Whenever you see a slash followed by a qualifier, it is meant to be understood that the preceding statement should be regarded — interpreted — with whatever descriptor is used. There is no need for a begin command because the computer is not the target, the reader is. If I write /rant at the end of a paragraph, it means that I am done bitching. The s tag is just an abbreviation of the qualifier-descriptor sarcasm; by convention, most people understand the whole expression without the need to spell it all out, just like a TL;DR or a PS etc.
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In another OOTL thread u/adambrenecki explained the origins (of both the terms /thread and /s): Originally, in the good old forum days, it'd be spelled out "", like a HTML end tag. Over time it dropped the angle brackets. The same with "", which over time became "/sarcasm" and (as u/LOOK_AT_MY_ALL_CAPS points out) eventually becoming just "/s".
Wikipedia
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S - Wikipedia
November 12, 2025 - S, or s, is the nineteenth letter of the Latin alphabet, used in the English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and other latin alphabets worldwide. Its name in English is ess (pronounced /ˈɛs/ ⓘ), plural esses. Northwest Semitic šîn represented a voiceless ...
Snapchat
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Yahoo! Finance
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Spotify
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Astrid S | Spotify
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Instagram
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Astrid S (@astridsofficial) • Instagram photos and videos
591K Followers, 949 Following, 2,642 Posts - Astrid S (@astridsofficial) on Instagram: "¯\_(ツ)_/¯"
Wiktionary
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/s - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Originally written as </sarcasm> (to mark the end of a sarcastic message) with the block of text enclosed (see < > </ >), this was later simplified to /sarcasm and eventually just /s.[1]
Reddit
reddit.com › r/writing › age old question - do you use s' or s's?
r/writing on Reddit: Age old question - do you use s' or s's?
September 18, 2021 -
When I was school I was taught s' is correct at the end of a possessive noun than ends in s and it really bugs me to see it written as s's. Is there a condition I have (like OCD) that causes this mini rage or do other writers also feel quite passionate about clean grammar? 🤔
Edit: I did not expect to receive so many insightful and helpful answers! In summary the responses have been:
Follow a style guide for consistency
's is added to all other names so should be no different for James or Jones unless you are talking about Jesus or Moses
s's follows the way it would be pronounced and makes sense for a lot of readers
however some writers (like myself) find s's a bit messy
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I write s's if I pronounce the extra s (e.g., James's car) and s' if I don't (e.g., the guys' bets). I believe that's the British rule.
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When I was in school (and trust me, it's been a really long time), I was taught that a plural possessive ends in -s', whereas a possessive proper noun that ends in -s is written as -s's. For instance: (and this is my biggest pet peeve when I see this on signs) puppies' (plural possessive) vs. puppy's (singular possessive) James' (plural possessive, as in a family last name) vs. James's (singular possessive, as in a person's first name) I don't know what the writing style name is, but with me also being quite mathematically-minded I see these as a form of mathematical proof in a way. I've always stuck to this as a hard and fast rule, so it's far easier to reconcile it in my mind when I think of possessives this way.
Wikipedia
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Š - Wikipedia
October 11, 2025 - The grapheme Š, š (S with caron) is used in various contexts representing the sh sound like in the word show, usually denoting the voiceless postalveolar fricative /ʃ/ or similar voiceless retroflex fricative /ʂ/. In the International Phonetic ...
Instagram
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/help › what does /s do?
r/help on Reddit: What does /s do?
August 14, 2018 -
I see it everywhere and i have no idea what it means
Tesla
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/nostupidquestions › what is the meaning of "/s"?
r/NoStupidQuestions on Reddit: What is the meaning of "/s"?
November 24, 2013 -
I'm really new to reddit and my friends keep on saying "/s" after I say something. I'm really lost as to what this means. Thanks.
TV5MONDE
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Pronunciation / The letter “s” | TV5MONDE: learn French
November 26, 2024 - In general, the letter “s” is pronounced [s]: - at the beginning of a word: sud, solaire, sa - before a consonant ( = non-vowel sounds [i, ɛ, a, œ, o, y, u, ɑ̃, õ, ɛ̃]): Australie, casquette, historique - at the end of a word: un sens.
Scribbr
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When to Use Apostrophe S ('s) | Guide & Examples
November 27, 2023 - An apostrophe followed by an "s" is used in English to create possessive nouns. For example, the noun dog becomes dog's when you refer to something