":‑)" or "Smiley" is an emoticon used to convey happiness, joy, or friendliness in written communication. It consists of a colon followed by a hyphen and a closed parenthesis, creating a sideways representation of a smiling face. The emoticon has been in use since the 1980s and is still commonly used today in various forms of digital communication, including text messages, emails, and social media posts.
- Amused & Chuckling:
"That video was hilarious! :‑D" - Anxious & Nervous:
"I have a big presentation tomorrow and I'm so nervous... :‑(" - Excited & Anticipating:
"I can't wait to go on vacation next week! :‑)"
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