The slash is an oblique slanting line punctuation mark /. Once used to mark periods and commas, the slash is now most often used to represent exclusive or inclusive or, division and fractions, and as a date separator.

What does a slash mean in writing?

The slash (/) is also known as: forward slash, stroke, oblique. You should use the slash with care in formal writing. A slash is often used to indicate "or": ... Dear Sir/Madam (Sir or Madam)

What does slash mean slang?

noun. Slash fiction. noun. (vulgar, slang) The female genitalia.