ellipsist

Ellipsis people, more succintly "ellipsists", are Internet citizens with a distinctive writing style. Whenever and wherever possible, they will abuse and misuse the period key. Despite their apparent liking for this specific form of punctuation, ellipsis people almost never use it correctly, sometimes typing ten or more periods at a time, and often settling for two. Some end almost every single sentence in a text with this favored device.

The reasons for this are unknown. It is speculated that they believe the ellipsis adds an air of mystery or intelligence to their post. This second point can be confusing, as many ellipsis folk are awful spellers, and often unable to make use of even basic logic. It may represent the ellipsist's own speaking style, perhaps reflecting a quiet voice, or a tendency to trail off.

All that can be said for sure, is that it is really fucking annoying.

"u think u no sum1 :) but thn.... thay go n brake ur hrt ;( ppl r so mean.................................. and i just dont no y :C"

"WHY CANT YOU SEE WHAT IAM TRYING TO SAY......? I AM MAKING IT AS CLAER AS POSSIBLE AN D STILL YOU DONT UNDERSTAND.....! ITS SOOOOOOOO SIMPLE....YOU MUST BE VERY DUMB.."
"ellipsist pls go"

ellipsist by LovetteCher May 6, 2013

ellipsis abuse 

When someone repeatedly, indeed excessively, uses the ellipsis (...) in written text to give an impression of the flow of spoken conversation. Mostly just looks more artificial; usually indicates poor knowledge of internet etiquette on the part of an older generation. Commonly found by old people trying to communicate on Facebook.

Person 1: *insert humorous Facebook status obviously intended for appreciation by friends*
Person 2: *commenting* Hey... how is it going... just checking in... everything's good here... see you later.
Person 1: Wow. Not only did you hijack my status for an irrelevant personal conversation, but you employed serious ellipsis abuse. Thanks, dad.
Person 2: Don't forget the milk... can you call me when you get here... thanks... see you soon.
Ellipsis: THE PAIN!

ellipsis abuse by Robanes September 4, 2013

Ellipses Moment 

When you have an awkward moment with someone, and instead of saying "dot dot dot", like you would use in a text message, you call this moment an ellipses moment.

When a douche bag walked in the room, we all felt awkward and declared it was an ellipses moment.

Ellipses Moment by awkwardmomentsftw April 29, 2011

ellipsis 

An ellipsis is a series of three or more periods (...) inserted into a sentence to indicate a pause or silence. Ellipses are usually used in dialogue. Ellipses are used today in lieu of other proper punctuation.

An ellipsis can also be used to indicate the ommission or suppression of a word or phrase.

Latin ellpsis, from Greek elleipsis, from elleipein, to fall short.

Plural: ellipses

"I was thinking... well... maybe we could... ummmm.... go out sometime Sally."

"Why don't you just .... off!"

ellipsis by Ryan Paton February 25, 2004

elliptismirk  

The smirk that people on the elliptical exercising machine put on because they think that they are better than the non-exercising person.

Anita had on the biggest elliptismirk at the gym yesterday.

elliptismirk by Anita R January 8, 2009

ellipsising 

to only respond to a conversation with an ellipsis, repeatedly, usually accompanied with frustration from the one who is getting ellipsised

Jeremy:
omg. they're really cool.

Kathie:
...

Jeremy:
really!

Kathie:
...

Jeremy:
grrr.

Kathie:
...

Jeremy:
why are you ellipsising me?!?

Kathie:
ellipsising? that's not a word.

Jeremy:
oh yeah? look it up on www.urbandictionary.com

ellipsising by Kousy March 12, 2010

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: ...

ellipsis by Sakura Neko February 6, 2012