smiley
A simplified representation of a smiling faceA simplified representation of a smiling face.
» I sometimes use smileys in emails.
Иногда я использую смайлики в е-мэйлах.
Meaning
5 sensesA simplified representation of a smiling face.
Emoticon, Smiley
сма́йликsmájlik, смайлsmajl
сма́йликsmájlyk, смайлsmajl
an emoticon of a smiling face
(Internet)A sequence of text characters used to represent a mood, especially :) or :-) or other depictions of smiling.
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(rare)An improvised street weapon consisting of a length of chain with padlocks and other heavy objects affixed to one end.
(South Africa)A roasted sheep's head.
A piercing worn in the upper frenulum (upper lip).
Examples
6 sentencesI sometimes use smileys in emails.
ruИногда я использую смайлики в е-мэйлах.
Tom wore a yellow T-shirt with a smiley face on it.
How are you smiley.
I wonder how I can distinguish a coldly smiling smiley from an honestly smiling one.
deIch frage mich, wie ich ein kalt lächelndes Smiley von einem ehrlich lächelnden unterscheiden kann.
'Don't worry. I'm doing fine. :-) ' "Eh ... smiley-face?"
ru«Не беспокойся, у меня всё в порядке. :)» — «Э... смайлик?»
Translations
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Origin
From smile + -y (adjectival suffix). The noun is from the adjective, after smiley face.From smile + -y (adjectival suffix). The noun is from the adjective, after smiley face.
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