Smileys(Also known as an emoticon) are typed figures that look somewhat like a face. These are often used to show emotion, or approval.

RandomGuy: Having a good day?

OtherGuy: Yup :)

A rough guide of smileys and what they meanEdit

Happy

:)
   =)
|)
   :]
:D
   =D
^_^
       ^-^

Wink

;)
   ;]
~_^

Sad

:(
   =(
:*(
   ;*(
='(
   :'(

Mad

>(
   >[

Revenge

>)

Sticking out tongue

:P
   :)~

There are many types of smileys that stand for other things too.

Monkey

:(|)

Cow

>:(|)

Chicken

:<|>~

Pig

:(:)

John Lennon

//o-o\\

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