Tilde/ˈtɪldə/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Computer Operations Represents negation in programming, like 'not' in English. Using ~ before a variable in code flips its bits. Pro Tip 2/3Home Directory Shortcut In UNIX/Linux systems, '~' can take you to your home directory. Type 'cd ~' to return to your home directory. Pro Tip 3/3Not Exact Used in mathematics to indicate approximation, not an exact figure. We use '~200' to suggest about 200, but not exactly.