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emoticon, n. Computing.
Brit. |ɪˈməʊtɪkɒn|, |ɪˈmɒtɪkɒn|, U.S. |əˈmoʊdəˌkɑn|, |iˈmoʊdəˌkɑn|
[Blend of emotion n. and icon n.]
A representation of a facial expression formed by a short sequence of keyboard characters (usually to be viewed sideways) and used in electronic mail, etc., to convey the sender's feelings or intended tone.
Examples are the sequences:-) and:-(representing a smile and a frown respectively.
1990N.Y. Times 28 Jan. i. 39/4 Emoticon—typographical device used to indicate tone or emotion in a posting. 1994Observer 13 Feb. (Life Suppl.) 8/3 Hence the development of ‘netiquette’, essentially on-line codes of behaviour, and ‘emoticons’ or ‘smileys’, little text ideograms which are used to signal sense (e.g.:-) to show good intentions,;-) a wink to indicate irony). 1997Vancouver Sun 29 Jan. d13/3 Mitchell and Murphy ask their clients to convey their emotions within square brackets rather than using the normal e-mail emoticons. 2001Guardian (Electronic ed.) 24 Feb. Imagine the horrors of being poised over your mobile phone and suddenly forgetting the necessary emoticon. |