grawlix

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈɡɹɔːlɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈɡɹɔːlɪks/

Definitions of grawlix word

noun grawlix A spiral-shaped graphic used to indicate swearing in comic strips. 1
noun grawlix A string of typographical symbols, especially "@#$%&!", used (especially in comic strips) to represent an obscenity or swearword. 0
noun grawlix A series of violence related images in a speech bubble to represent obscenity, swearwords, or profanity. 0

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Parts of speech for Grawlix

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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grawlix popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.