The symbol "(ʘ-͟ʖ-ʘ)" represents a shocked or surprised expression. It is commonly used as an emoticon or emoji to convey a wide-eyed, open-mouthed look of astonishment or disbelief. This Japanese kaomoji features big eyes and a big nose, giving it a distinctive appearance. The combination of the wide eyes and the raised eyebrows create a sense of shock or surprise. The symbol can be seen as a form of ASCII art, as it is created using characters from the ASCII character set.