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* U+002A, *
ASTERISK
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[U+0029]
Basic Latin +
[U+002B]

Translingual

Punctuation mark

* *

  1. (Internet slang) Encloses a word or phrase to indicate emphasis; especially, used in plain-text contexts to simulate italics or boldface.
    This is a *big* problem.
  2. (Internet slang) Encloses an interpretation; an action described as if it were actually happening, in English typically written in the third-person.
    I have something for you! *gives her a cookie*
    *stares absentmindedly at the wall*
    *facepalm*

Synonyms

  • / /, _ _ (encloses text for emphasis)

Symbol

*_*

  1. An emoticon representing starry eyes, an expression of joy.
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