There are a few uses for this.
One is to correct spelling (just one *)
One is to finish a sentence (two * after the word)
And one is to Say an action over IM's. (put one before the action and one after)
Correct spelling:
Henry: Idioy
Henry: Idiot*

Finishing a sentence:
Fred: I don't
Fred: Know**

Online action:
Pete: *backs away slowly*
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What people like to put in the middle of words like fuck and shit and cunt and bitch for some reason
"You're a f*cking c*nt, you b*tch.Eat my f*cking shit."

"I can't understand what you're saying because you're censoring so many letters!"
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Surrounds said actions in IM conversations or Chat-rooms.
<ButtAzn> *yawns* Im tired
<HyrenMaster> No shit
<ButtAzn> lolz
<HyrenMaster> what?

<AznFaggot> *smacks KillThemAll over the head* bad KillThemAll! BAD!1 lolz
<KillThemAll> How is that funny?
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1. Used as a wildcard when no alternative is known.
2. Replacement for words that shouldn't be heard by eyes.
1. "Hey, what was that show called?"
"I think it was *"
2. "You stupid *, get the * out of my *-ing way!!!!"
by maoloft January 20, 2003
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Use to show that someone is doing an action. This trend started from the user Powerprem on RS, he then showed it over on msn where it quickly grew in popularity over the net.
*jump* im so happy!

*looks evillly* oh well see >:/
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If you see this BEWARE. This is the ultimate warning sign that your about to get a bag pulled over your head. (Scamed)
Page reads: WIN A FREE IPOD TOUCH!* Call 1-866-ITS-FREE

Hank: Sweet! I'm calling in for that!

At bottom of page in size 3 font:

*Calling this number will give us your phone number, address, social security number, and E-mail so we can send you spam mail and haunt you for the rest of your living days. Ipod not included.
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