grawlix

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Apparently coined by American cartoonist Mort Walker (b. 1923).

[edit] Pronunciation

IPA: /ˈgrɔ:lɪks/

[edit] Noun

grawlix (plural grawlixes)

1. A string of typographical symbols used (especially in comic strips) to represent an obscenity or swearword.