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When did the # symbol become "hashtag"? - Winston Smith - 10-08-2012 10:51 AM

As far as I'm concerned # means "pound".


- Judy - 10-08-2012 10:59 AM

I don't know but what does hashtag mean>


- the DT - 10-08-2012 10:59 AM

Yeah, I agree. Pound or Number sign. WTF is a hashtag? It's not even a real word.


- Lindsay - 10-08-2012 10:59 AM

When twitter became popular and started calling it a hashtag. It's often used tO express feelings or thoughts #thatshow. Please answer mine http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtCvwAwtbiDlVIG6UUoKXJEM_dw4;_ylv=3?qid=20120730161807AAqvHbf