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Exclipsis

(n.) An exclipsis is a punctuation mark used to express extreme emphasis, the result of combining an exclamation mark (or exclamation point) '!' with an ellipsis '…' giving you an exclipsis '!!!'. It provides a formal name and an acceptance for a common practice in language today.

pl. Exclipses.
I can't believe what I just saw!!!
That is a moment worthy of an exclipsis!!!
by Jedi Andi September 10, 2012
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exclipsis

using exclamation marks instead of full stops to create an ellipsis.

used to help the writer look like they're more excited than they really are.
loony: I'm so happy!!!
me: nice exclipsis...
loony: what???
me: okayyy...
by leanneeef October 20, 2012
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Exclipsis

(n.) An exclipsis is a punctuation mark used to express extreme emphasis, the result of combining an exclamation mark (or exclamation point) '!' with an ellipsis '…' giving you an exclipsis '!!!'. It provides a formal name and an acceptance for a common practice in language today.
pl. Exclipses.
I can't believe what I just saw!!!
That is a moment worthy of an exclipsis!!!
by Jedi Andi October 18, 2012
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