The "ʕᵔᴥᵔʔ" emote, also known as the "pretty happy bear" emote, is a cute and friendly emoticon that resembles a bear's face with rosy cheeks and a wide smile. It is often used to express happiness, excitement, or friendliness in online communication, particularly in chat rooms, forums, and social media platforms. The emote first gained popularity on the internet in the early 2010s and has since become a widely recognized symbol of positivity and cuteness.