Definitions

1. noun

A symbol or sequence of characters used to express a feeling or emotion, typically in electronic communication, such as text messages or social media posts.

“She sent a heart emoticon to show her love.”

2. noun

A digital representation of a facial expression or emotion, often used to add a tone or nuance to written communication.

“The angry emoticon added a sarcastic tone to the message.”

3. verb

To represent or express a feeling or emotion through the use of symbols or characters, typically in electronic communication.

“He emoticoned his excitement with a string of enthusiastic messages.”