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smil·ey
(smī′lē)n. pl. smil·eys
An emoticon, especially a smiling facial glyph [ :-) ] used to express delight or to indicate humor or irony.
adj.
Having a cheerful and happy disposition; smiling.
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smiley
(ˈsmaɪlɪ)adj
1. given to smiling; cheerful
2. depicting a smile: a smiley badge.
n
(Computer Science) any of a group of symbols depicting a smile, or other facial expression, used in electronic mail
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smil•ey
(ˈsmaɪ li)n., pl. -eys.
a sideways representation of a smiling face,:-), or similar representation, as a winking face,;-), or a sad face,:-(, created by keystrokes and used to communicate humor, sarcasm, sadness, etc., in an electronic message. Compare emoticon.
[1985–90]
Smi•ley
(ˈsmaɪ li)n.
Jane, born 1949, U.S. novelist.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() emoticon - a representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email; ":-( and :-) are emoticons" |
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