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Noun: emoticon  i'mow-ti,kón
  1. A representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email
    ":-(and :-) are emoticons"

Derived forms: emoticons

Type of: facial expression, facial gesture

Encyclopedia: Emoticon