Java Glossary : emoticon

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emoticon

Bits of punctuation used in email or newsgroup postings to indicate the emotional state of the writer. e.g.

Emoticon	Meaning
:)	smile, most commonly used after raking someone over the coals or insulting them outrageously, in hopes it will defer retaliation.
:(	frown
:o	embarrassment
:D	big grin
;)	wink
:p	razz (stick out tongue)

Emoticons have iconic forms as well called smilies.

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