Grawlix (n)
gr-aww-liks
A sequence of typographical symbols used to represent a non-specific, profane word or phrase.
Often found in cartoons and Graphic Novels.
Example sentences
“Sometimes you just cannot beat a good grawlix rant.”
“Attempting a furious grawlix on my phone is impossible, the keyboard changes back after each character and I lose the will to live.”
Word of the Day – Semiquincentennial
July 1, 2026
Word of the Day – Semiquincentennial
Word of the Day - Semiquincentennial (noun) se-mee-kwin-sen-tee-nee-al
Word of the Day – Chelp
June 30, 2026
Word of the Day – Chelp
Word of the Day - Chelp (verb) chelp
Word of the Day – Fubsy
June 29, 2026
Word of the Day – Fubsy
Word of the Day - Fubsy (adj) (British) fub-zee
Word of the Day – Fopling
June 28, 2026
Word of the Day – Fopling
Word of the Day - Fopling (noun) (archaic) fop-ling
Word of the Day – Anthophobia
June 27, 2026
Word of the Day – Anthophobia
Word of the Day - Anthophobia (noun) an-tho-fo-bee-a
Word of the Day – Redux
June 26, 2026
Word of the Day – Redux
Word of the Day - Redux (adj) ree-duks