What does emoticon mean?

n. A small digital image or icon used to express an emotion or idea in electronic communication.

emoticon

🇺🇸 /ɪˈməʊtɪkɑːn/ 🇬🇧 /ɪˈməʊtɪkɒn/

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noun

A small digital image or icon used to express an emotion or idea in electronic communication.

She sent a text message with a smiley emoticon to show she was happy.

A small digital image or icon used to express an emotion or idea in electronic communication.

Plural emoticons