Definition
grawlix
noun
- A string of typographical symbols (such as @, #, $, %) used in comic strips and cartoons to represent profanity or obscene language.
Usage: informal; chiefly used in comics and graphic novels
Examples
- The angry character's outburst was replaced with a grawlix in the comic panel.
- Comic artists often use a grawlix to keep their work family-friendly.
- When the villain cursed, the cartoonist drew a grawlix above his head.
- The grawlix @#$%& appeared in the newspaper comic strip.
- Instead of writing out the curse word, the illustrator substituted a grawlix.