English Explanatory Dictionary

backtick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The symbol `, resembling a reversed quotation mark.

Pronunciation

/ˈbæk.tɪk/ en-uk-backtick.ogg

Word forms

backtick backticks

Etymology

From back + tick.

Synonyms

backquote

Related words

grave accent

Derived words

backticked
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