* *

See also: *_*

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

Translingual

Punctuation mark

* *

1. (Internet) Encloses a word or phrase to indicate emphasis; especially, used in plain-text contexts to simulate italics or boldface.

   Synonyms: / /, _ _

   This is a *big* problem.

   • 2020 May 26, “The White House is getting *very* worried about the Senate majority”, in CNN‎^[1] (in English), retrieved 2 October 2020:

2. (chiefly 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*

   *internal screaming*

   • 2019 December 10, Yacht Club Games, Shovel Knight: King of Cards (in English), Nintendo 3DS, level/area: Spectral Ravine:

     [King Knight defeats Specter Knight.] / Specter Knight: '*PANT* YOU ARE IMPUDENT, BUT QUICK ON YOUR FEET... INTERESTING.'