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 mean[]
- 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\\
