Definition

An emoticon face that's achieved peak internet irony by being simultaneously blank, judgmental, and versatile enough to replace literally any word. It's the ASCII equivalent of a shrug that somehow conveys more emotion than actual words.

Example Usage

When my professor asked why I didn't turn in the essay, I just sent back ._. and hoped for the best.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=._.&defid=4967207)

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