The "٩(•̮̮̃-̃)۶" emote, also known as the "Pirate Child" emote, is a Unicode character that represents a smiling face with an eye patch and a bandana. It is often used to convey excitement, playfulness, or mischief. The emote gained popularity on social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook in the early 2010s and has since become a common way for people to express their emotions online.