0r
0r is not a standard term in linguistics, science, or technology. It refers to a two-character sequence consisting of the digit 0 and the letter r. In online writing and branding, 0r is sometimes used as a stylized variant of the word “or,” with the numeral substituting for a letter. It can also appear in usernames, product names, memes, or other text where unconventional spellings or logo-like elements are desired. Because of its visual distinctiveness, it may be chosen for branding or for playful or obfuscated text.
In computing and data contexts, 0r has no inherent semantic meaning or widely recognized function. As an
Variants and related notions include leetspeak, where digits substitute for letters (for example, 0 for O or