Definition of «emoticon»

An emoticon is a small image or symbol, usually composed of punctuation marks and/or letters, that is used to express an emotion or convey sentiment in electronic communication. Emoticons are commonly used in text messages, emails, and online chats as a way to add tone and context to written words, helping people understand the intended meaning behind what they're reading.

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Adding a "heart" emoticon when replying to a loved one's message, such as "I miss you too! ❤️"

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He told The Post that he met Kogan in his Harvard office to discuss potentially collaborating on a project looking at how people's use of emoticons in social media correlated with their mood. (washingtonpost.com)
The researchers used emoticons with smiling or frowning faces at each end of a continuum to get people to identify whether the music made them feel good or bad. (sciencedaily.com)
He told The Post that he met Kogan in his Harvard office to discuss potentially collaborating on a project looking at how people's use of emoticons in social media correlated with their mood. (washingtonpost.com)
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Definition of «emoticon»

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Phrases with «emoticon»

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