hashtag

English

/ˈhæʃˌtæɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • (Internet) A metadata tag, signaled by a preceding hash hash sign (#), used to label content.
  • (internet) The hash sign itself.

Etymology

Affix from English hash (hashish) + English tag (piece of markup, a piece of graffiti).

Origin

English

tag

Gloss

piece of markup, a piece of graffiti

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