^H

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Translingual[edit]

Symbol[edit]

^H

  1. (computing) The ASCII control character backspace in caret notation.

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

A representation of ASCII character 0x08, which is backspace.

Symbol[edit]

^H

  1. (Internet slang, usually humorous) Delete that last character.
    Read the fuc^H^Hine manual.Read the fucine manual.

Usage notes[edit]

  • This may be repeated to indicate the deletion of multiple characters.

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