emoticon
| In computing, symbol composed of punctuation marks designed to express some form of emotion in the form of a human face. They are read sideways. Emoticons were invented by e-mail users to overcome the fact that communication using text only cannot convey non-verbal information (body language or vocal intonation) used in ordinary speech. |
| The following are some common examples: :-) smiling :-O shouting :-( glum 8-) wearing glasses and smiling. |
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