Grawlix

Grawlix (/ˈɡrɔːlɪks/) or obscenicon is the use of typographical symbol to replace profanity. Mainly used in cartoons and comics, it is used to get around language restrictions or censorship in publishing. At signs (@), dollar signs ($), number sign (#), ampersands (&), percent signs (%), and asterisks (*) are oft-used symbols. The characters may resemble the letters they replace, such as "$" standing in for "S".

Not to be confused with The Grawlix, the American comedy trio.
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