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单词 emoticon
释义

emoticon

[ ih-moh-ti-kon ]
/ ɪˈmoʊ tɪˌkɒn /
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noun Digital Technology.

a digital icon or a sequence of keyboard symbols that serves to represent a facial expression, as :‐) for a smiling face. Emoticons are used in a digital message or text to convey the writer’s emotions or clarify intent.
Compare smiley, emoji, kaomoji.

Origin of emoticon

First recorded in 1985–90; emot(ion) + icon

Words nearby emoticon

emollient, emolument, Emory, Emory oak, emote, emoticon, emotion, emotional, emotional correctness, emotional deprivation, emotional disorder
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Example sentences from the Web for emoticon

  • “Pornstar status” with an OK-sign emoticon and “FAMOUS for dayzzzzzzz” were her last two tweets.

    A College Student’s Death Is Now a Talking Point About Porn|Emily Shire|May 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for emoticon

emoticon
/ (ɪˈməʊtɪˌkɒn) /

noun

any of several combinations of symbols used in electronic mail and text messaging to indicate the state of mind of the writer, such as :-) to express happiness

Word Origin for emoticon

C20: from emot (ion) + icon
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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