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What does it mean when people put a # in front of something? - just_a_random_guy_asking_random_questions - 11-09-2012 06:11 PM
When someone writes something like #SWAG. What does the number sign mean?
- Me Gusta - 11-09-2012 06:20 PM
It means they add a word to describe the mood they are in, or a possible comment that they would like to add. On twitter it's called hashtag, and people use it to link tweets/make the hashtag a trending topic.
- A War on Life - 11-09-2012 06:20 PM
By definiton it means number.
- QJ - 11-09-2012 06:20 PM
It began on twitter you put the # to categorize it with trending topics now its used for emphasis. anytime you see the pund think POW then whatever follows
- Tom Carter - 11-09-2012 06:20 PM
The # (pound) sign is called a "hashtag". Hash tags are used by twitter community. They use it to add additional context and meta-data their tweets.