What does *# 21 do on iPhone?

Q: What is* used for in texting?

An asterisk is the sign *. It is used especially to indicate that there is further information about something in another part of the text.

Q: What does * mean after a word?

Typically, an asterisk is placed after a word or sentence that has a footnote attached. Footnotes can have many different uses, such as providing a citation or giving additional context.

Q: What does * mean in writing?

although it is occasionally demonstrated with three asterisks (***). The ellipsis is used in writing or printing to indicate an omission, especially of letters or words. Ellipses are frequently used within quotations to jump from one phrase to another, omitting unnecessary words that do not interfere with the meaning.

Q: Why do people use * in text?

Asterisk. Meaning: Youre afraid the person isnt 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.

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"Cyber Speak" Test
Summary of Key Points
Example of :* Used in a Text
What is* used for in texting?
What does * mean after a word?
What does * mean in writing?
Why do people use * in text?

:* means "Kiss."

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"Kiss" is the most common definition for :* on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Definition:	Kiss
Type:	Icon
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

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Male

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Kiss

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:-Q~

Smoking

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:-S

Confused

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:-@

Screaming

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:-D

Laughing

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:-E

Disappointed

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:-~|

A cold

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A cold

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Very Happy

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:-(

Frown

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:-6

Exhausted

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:-,

Smirk

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:-<

Very sad

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:-V

Shouting

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:-J

Tongue in cheek

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:-C

Astonished

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:-P'''''

Drooling

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:-||

Very angry

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:-&

Tongue-tied

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:-C

Very unhappy

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:-\'|

Sniffles

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:-K

Puzzlement

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Sticking out tongue

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Sticking out tongue

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What is* used for in texting?

An asterisk is the sign *. It is used especially to indicate that there is further information about something in another part of the text.

What does * mean after a word?

Typically, an asterisk is placed after a word or sentence that has a footnote attached. Footnotes can have many different uses, such as providing a citation or giving additional context.

What does * mean in writing?

although it is occasionally demonstrated with three asterisks (***). The ellipsis is used in writing or printing to indicate an omission, especially of letters or words. Ellipses are frequently used within quotations to jump from one phrase to another, omitting unnecessary words that do not interfere with the meaning.

Why do people use * in 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.