What Does :-* Mean?
The Quick Answer
When used in a text, :-* means "Kiss." While this is its most common meaning in texting, be aware that it is a rare term, and it might mean something else. If our meaning does not fit, give the context of your conversation a name (e.g., love, sport, space, astronomy) and include it in your search term.Image for :-*
When I write :-*, I mean this:
![meaning of :-*](../x-images/colon_-_asterisk.png)
"Kiss"
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Summary of Key Points
"Kiss" is the most common definition for the emoticon :-* on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.:-* | |
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Definition: | Kiss |
Type: | Icon |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Example of :-* Used in a Text
:-*
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