Skip to main content
Dictionary
Store
Blog
World
Help
Advertise
Chat
System Status
Information Collection Notice
Trademark Concerns
reCAPTCHA Privacy
Terms of Service
reCAPTCHA Terms
Privacy Policy
Accessibility
Report a Bug
Data Request
Contact Us
Security
DMCA
© 1999–2026 Urban Dictionary ®
Mugs
Tees
Hoodies
Pro Customization
Create unique products with your own words and definitions
Preview
Personalize Your Design
Your Word
Your Definition
The ~ keyboard character is called a Wilcox. The proper position for the Wilcox is at the end of a short sentence, usually in a text or email. It denotes an end of sentence terminator where it needs more than a full stop but is not quite worthy of an exclamation mark.
Text fits
Save
Cancel