Definition

Internet shorthand for 'just kidding,' used to soften blunt statements or self-deprecating comments so you don't sound like a total jerk—essentially a digital permission slip for brutal honesty.

Example Usage

I think I bombed that presentation /jk but seriously, it could've gone better.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=/jk&defid=16088622)

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