The "( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°)" emote, also known as the "Lenny Winking" emote, is a popular internet emoticon used to convey a variety of suggestive or humorous meanings. It consists of a face with raised eyebrows, closed eyes, and a smirk, created using a combination of keyboard characters. The emote has gained widespread use in online forums, chat rooms, and social media platforms since its creation in 2012.