The "ʕ⨱‿⨱ʔ" emote, also known as the "bear mask" emote, is a text-based emoticon that resembles a cute bear face with a snout and two round ears. It is often used to convey feelings of happiness, excitement, or playfulness in online communication, particularly on social media platforms and messaging apps. The emote gained popularity in the early 2010s and has since become a widely recognized symbol of cuteness and fun.