emoticon

[ US /əˈmoʊtəˌkɑn/ ]
[ UK /ɪmˈɒtɪkən/ ]

NOUN

a representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email
:-( and :-) are emoticons

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:-( 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.
It is very difficult to express emotions in email or news; your joking comment appear to be very serious to the recipient and can lead to unmeant reactions or conflicts (flames); so use emoticons to express your intention.
Emoticons: Added four new emoticon packs to choose from Digsby Updates, Improves Performance, Adds New Features | Lifehacker Australia
Wil Wheaton's kid carves emoticon jack-o-lantern - Boing Boing Boing Boing
It's unfortunate that the commonality of social interaction relies on the implied tone of voice through emojis, emoticons, textual jargon and caps lock.
For 25 years, the emoticon has been a mainstay of Internet culture. CNET Australia
On my cell phone I can receive text messages, and I can choose to use emoticons (iconic characters and messages) on the Internet.
Emoticons built with parentheses don't have to be paired with other parentheses, as this parenthesis mark obviously is. The Times

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