The "(❀ᵔᴥᵔ)\(•̀ᵕ•́)" emote or "Petting a little koala" emote is a cute and affectionate expression often used to convey feelings of warmth, love, and tenderness towards someone or something. The emote features a smiling face with closed eyes and rosy cheeks, along with two hands that appear to be petting a small koala. It is commonly used in online conversations, particularly on social media platforms, to express positive emotions or to show support and encouragement.