♭

“Flat”, from the musical notation for a flat note, not to be confused with the letter “b” to which it does bear a striking resemblance.

However, ♭ can also be used as a general replacement for the word “flat” in writing (it is always pronounced “flat”, in spite of its resemblance to “b”), much like & can substitute for “and”, or @ can stand in for “at”.

My soda tastes a bit♭

I can’t stand♭ earthers

The performance fell♭ on its face

That dress really♭ers her figure (flatters)

His♭top and♭cap are straight out of the 50s (flattop, flatcap)

My♭mates kept me up all night with their horribly♭ karaoke (flatmates)

by Alex-2598 January 20, 2021