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Why do people put a star in a word?
The asterisk hides nothing. The official term is bowdlerisation: replacing that which offends. Merriam-Webster defines the word as “expurgat[ing] (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar.” Personally, I find the meaning of the N-word itself far more vulgar than any vowel.
What is the rudest bad word?
The meaning of cunt, the most offensive curse word in English, is actually based in female sexual empowerment — Quartz.
What are symbols for cursing?
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What does a star mean in a text?
The starred messages feature allows you to bookmark specific messages so you can quickly refer back to them later.
What does an asterisk mean in texting?
Asterisk. Meaning: You’re afraid the person isn’t as cool as you. The main reason people use asterisks in a text is to censor a word, for example: “I like deep-fried sandwiches so my friends call me the C*** of Monte Cristo. So asterisks imply that you don’t think that person likes it raw, like you (and ODB).
What is profanity filter?
A swear filter, also known as a profanity filter or language filter is a software subsystem which modifies text to remove words deemed offensive by the administrator or community of an online forum. This relieves the administrators or moderators of the task of constantly patrolling the board to watch for such language.
How can I hide my swear words?
What the cuss? 50 swear-word alternatives
- Balderdash!
- William Shatner!
- Corn Nuts!
- Dagnabbit!
- Son of a monkey!
- Barnacles!
- Holy cow!
- Poo on a stick!
What does a * mean in a text?
Asterisk. Meaning: You’re afraid the person isn’t as cool as you. The main reason people use asterisks in a text is to censor a word, for example: “I like deep-fried sandwiches so my friends call me the C*** of Monte Cristo. Little do they know I’m plotting my elaborate revenge on them.”