The "( ≧艸≦* )" emote or "Containing Laugh" emote is a Japanese emoticon used to express laughter or amusement. It features a face with closed eyes and an open mouth, with the hands placed on either side of the face as if to contain the laughter.
- Confusion & Amusement:
"Wait, you're telling me dogs can't fly? ( ≧艸≦* )" - "Why won't this printer work?! ( ≧艸≦* )"
- "You always know how to make me laugh, I'm so lucky to have you. ( ≧艸≦* )" Show More
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