emoticon vs emoji
emoticon
Definitions
noun
- a representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email
Examples
:-( and :-) are emoticons
Purists value keyboard-only emoticons, while younger generations embrace an advanced set of icons - the emoji.
Take into consideration who you are communicating with to determine the acronyms and emoticons that should be used - if at all.
