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Apostrophet

Derived from the pop-cultural lexicon, during the 21st century, "Apostrophet" functions as a linguistic marker denoting the conclusion of a statement or argument. Notably utilized due to its rarity yet undeniable truth, this term ascends metaphorically and literally beyond conventional punctuation, surpassing the customary period ("."). Additionally, it paints an image of a literally ascending punctuation mark, at the top of a word.

It is most commonly used by Teenage Singaporean Art-School kids. Founder of the word is remained anonymous but is known of.
Bananas are berries, yet Strawberries are not. Apostrophet’
by Apostrophe’ January 1, 2024
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Apostrophication

The act or process of adding an apostrophe to a word, phrase, or sentence.
Through a daring act of apostrophication, ‘cant’ became ‘can’t.
by IAMANOODLE October 8, 2025
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over-apostrophization

The overuse of apostrophes
I can't stand my teacher's over-apostrophization when he writes things like "1960's" and "SAT's" on the board.

Person 1: How many cup's of coffee have you had?
Person 2: Come on, man, stop it with the over-apostrophization.
by Smaugher November 27, 2010
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curly apostrophe

a symbol (’) also used as a closing (right) single quotation mark
The main difference between a straight and a curly apostrophe is that a curly apostrophe curves towards the text, and a straight apostrophe is just a short vertical line placed slightly above the letters it’s inserted between.
by bluestinger66 April 17, 2023
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Maɾˈtines: The First Juvenile Release (Apostrophe)

What I call homo-sapiens who are addicted to perianal abscesses.
Person 1: Are you addicted to perianal abscesses.
Person 2: Yes.
Person 1: Maɾˈtines: The First Juvenile Release (Apostrophe)
by Angel234IsTheDarkSeraphim January 26, 2025
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