Meaning of the word emoticon in English
What does emoticon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
emoticon
US /ɪˈmoʊ.t̬ə.kɑːn/
UK /ɪˈmoʊ.t̬ə.kɑːn/
Noun
1.
a representation of a facial expression such as :) that is used in written communication (as in an e-mail or text message) to convey the writer's feelings or intended tone
Example:
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She ended her message with a smiling emoticon.
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Some people use emoticons to clarify their tone in texts.
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