The "(* _ *)" emote or "Suffering Silence" emote is typically used to convey a sense of discomfort, pain, or awkwardness in online communication. It consists of an asterisk enclosed within two sets of parentheses, with an underscore representing a closed mouth or silence.
- Embarrassment & Regret:
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings." (* _ *) - Frustration & Anger:
"I've been working on this project for hours and it still doesn't work." (Suffering Silence) - "(* _ *)" is commonly used in online communication to indicate that the person is feeling speechless or at a loss for words. The asterisks represent hands covering the mouth, while the underscore represents a blank expression. For example:
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