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Emoticon
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emoticon
a sign formed by keyboard characters to show the tone of a message or its sender's facial expression, used on social media or in text messages
What is an "emoticon"?
An emoticon is a textual representation of a facial expression created using keyboard characters to convey emotions in written communication. For example, a smiley face is represented as :-) or :) to indicate happiness, while a sad face can be shown as :-( or :( to express sadness. Emoticons are commonly used in informal settings, such as texting and online messaging, to add emotional context to messages that might otherwise be misunderstood. They help convey tone and sentiment, making conversations more engaging and expressive. While emoticons were popular in the early days of digital communication, they have largely been replaced by more complex emojis that provide a wider range of expressive options.
Exempel
He used a sad emoticon to express sympathy for his friend's situation.
The chat conversation was filled with various emoticons representing laughter, surprise, and confusion.
She added a smiley emoticon at the end of her message to indicate friendliness.
The use of emoticons in text messaging has become a popular way to enhance communication and convey tone.
The email included a winking emoticon to convey humor.
