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grawlix

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[graw-liks, grah-liks] / ˈgrɔˌlɪks, ˈgrɑˌlɪks /

noun

  • grawlixes
    plural
  1. a sequence of typographic symbols used to replace or suggest profanity, especially in comic books and graphic novels: $*!#%.


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Did you know that there’s a term for that: grawlix.

From Washington Post Jul. 16, 2021

The use of grawlix is mostly limited to cartoons and casual fiction writing.

From Washington Post Jul. 16, 2021

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