^W
Translingual
Symbol
^W
- (computing) The ASCII control character end of transmission block in caret notation.
English
Interjection
^W
- (Internet slang, usually humorous) Delete that last word.
- Yeah, he's a real jerk^W civility-challenged fellow.
- Well, Mimi, you're old enough that you should go to parties now, so this should be your last year to tickle feet^W^W trick-or-treat.
Usage notes
- This may be repeated to indicate the deletion of multiple words.
Related terms
- ^H