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Noun emoticon has 1 sense
  1. emoticon - a representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email; ":-( and :-) are emoticons"
    --1 is a kind of
    facial expression, facial gesture
    --1 has particulars: smiley

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Emoticon

Description:

An emoticon is a sequence of characters that represent facial expressions used in electronic communication to convey emotion. These symbols are typically created using punctuation marks, numbers, and letters.

Usage Examples:

1. Noun (General):

a) Emoticons are widely used in online chat and social media to express emotions quickly.

b) I always include a smiley emoticon :) at the end of my text messages to show that I'm joking.

2. Noun (Popular):

a) The most popular emoticons include the smiling face :) and the crying face 😢.

b) She likes to add a wink emoticon 😉 to her emails to indicate a playful tone.

3. Adjective:

a) He sent me an email with an emoticon-filled subject line, making it clear that it was an important message.

b) The text message had a sad emoticon attached, reflecting her downhearted mood.

4. Verb (Local):

a) In local chat groups, users often emoticon their reactions to express themselves better.

b) If you don't know how to respond, just emoticon back to show that you acknowledge the message.

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