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emoticon

/ɪˈmoʊtɪkɒn/ noun · British & US
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noun

A symbol or sequence of characters used to convey emotion or attitude in electronic communication, such as a smiley face 🙂 or a frowning face ☹️.

Example

"She sent a series of emoticons to express her excitement about the upcoming concert."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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