Emoticons

"Emoticons" in a Sentence (5 examples)

Stop using emoticons everywhere. It makes it look like you're on ecstasy...

Even though computer programmers may use semicolons every day, nowadays most people only use semicolons for emoticons.

Where programmers use semi-colons every day, the majority of people only use them in emoticons.

While language barriers exist around the globe, almost everyone uses and understands the emoticons that express mood, food preference, occupation, nationality, sexual orientation, favorite TV watching, physical capability, hobbies, fashion choices, flora and fauna, sports, weapon of choice, weather and zodiac sign.

Do you know what the differences between emoticons and emojis are?

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