The "(> ᴗ <)" emote, also known as "The Happy face" emote, is a cute and cheerful emoticon commonly used in online communication to express happiness, joy, or excitement. It consists of a closed-eyed smiley face with rosy cheeks and rounded ears that resemble the paws of a bear or cat. The emote has gained popularity on social media platforms and messaging apps due to its adorable appearance and positive connotations.