The "ʕ•͡-•ʔ" emote, also known as the "Small Serious Bear" emote, is a bear face with a serious expression and small eyes and mouth. It is often used in online communication to convey a sense of seriousness, concern, or intensity. The emote has become popular on social media and messaging platforms as a way to express a wide range of emotions, from frustration and anger to determination and focus.