Sakura Neko's definitions

ellipsis

Plural: ellipses
A series of three or more periods. This usually indicates a pause or silence, or is used when a sentence is left incomplete. Common in text-based conversations.

Example of an ellipsis:
Jake: Well, I was going to do my homework, but...
Mom: But what?
Jake: ...

by Sakura Neko February 6, 2012