subscript
noun
sub·script
ˈsəb-ˌskript 
: a distinguishing symbol (such as a letter or numeral) written immediately below or below and to the right or left of another character
subscript
adjective
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The subscript took aim at Cudi, mocking the artist’s recent departure from Rolling Loud mid-set.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2022
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2022
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subscript
noun
sub·script
ˈsəb-ˌskript
: a distinguishing symbol (as a letter or number) immediately below or below and to the right or left of another written character
subscript
adjective
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