Check if element is a div

Question

How do I check if $(this) is a div, ul or blockquote?

For example:

if ($(this) is a div) {
  alert(\'         


        

Answer 1

if(this.tagName.toLowerCase() == "div"){
    //it's a div
} else {
    //it's not a div
}

edit: while I was writing, a lot of answers were given, sorry for doublure