Grawlix

noun

/ˈɡɹɔːlɪks/

Definitions

1.nounA spiral-shaped graphic used to indicate swearing in comic strips.

2.nounA string of typographical symbols, especially "@#$%&!", used (especially in comic strips) to represent an obscenity or swearword.

3.nounA series of violence related images in a speech bubble to represent obscenity, swearwords or profanity.

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