The "ʕ☆ᴥ☆ʔ" emote, also known as the "star bear" emote, is a cute and playful emoticon featuring a bear with starry eyes and paws raised in a friendly greeting or hug. It is often used to express happiness, excitement, or affection in online conversations, particularly on social media platforms and messaging apps. The emote has gained popularity in recent years and is widely recognized as a symbol of positivity and friendliness in digital communication.