Advertisement
Advertisement
swung dash
noun
- a mark of punctuation (∼) used in place of a word or part of a word previously spelled out.
swung dash
noun
- a mark, ~, traditionally used in text to indicate the omission of a word or part of a word
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of swung dash1
First recorded in 1950–55
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[tawr-choo-uhs ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse