The "dʕ•ᴥ•ʔ" emote, also known as the "proud bear" emote, is a popular emoticon used to express happiness, excitement, or pride. It features a bear face with round ears and a snout, surrounded by two brackets resembling paws. The "d" represents the left paw, while the "ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ" represents the bear's face and right paw. The emote has become widely used in online communities and messaging platforms.