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Exclamation Point

Noun:

An exclamation point is a punctuation mark (!) used at the end of a sentence to indicate strong emotion, surprise, or emphasis.

Example Sentence:

She exclaimed in delight, "I can't believe I won the lottery!"

Verb:

To exclamation point means to add an exclamation point to a sentence, word, or phrase.

Example Sentence:

The author decided to exclamation point the title of his book for added impact.

Adjective:

An adjective describing something as exclamation point means it is striking, remarkable, or full of excitement.

Example Sentence:

The fireworks display was absolutely exclamation point, illuminating the night sky with brilliance.

Local Usage:

In local slang, an "exclamation point" is colloquially referred to as a "bang" or "shriek."

Example Sentence:

He expressed his frustration with a bang, shouting "I can't believe you ate the last slice of pizza!"

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