interjection Internet Slang

this

· interjection · internet

One-word reply meaning 'exactly, nothing to add.'

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Posted alone under a comment to signal total agreement — the comment above said it, no point repeating. Often dressed up as 'THIS.', 'so much this', or '^^^this'. So overused it's mostly mocked now.

“— 'Pineapple on pizza is a war crime.' — 'This.'”
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this In A Sentence

— 'Pineapple on pizza is a war crime.' — 'This.'

Origin & Usage

Early-2010s forum and Reddit shorthand. Replaced longer 'QFT' (quoted for truth) and '^this' patterns.

People Also Ask

What does "this" mean as a reply?

As a one-word reply it means 'exactly, nothing to add' — a way of endorsing what someone just said.

How do you use "this" in a sentence?

Someone posts a strong point and you simply reply: "This."

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