smiley
A simplified representation of a smiling faceA simplified representation of a smiling face.
Recorded: Commander Keane, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
» I sometimes use smileys in emails.
Иногда я использую смайлики в е-мэйлах. — linqi
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Examples
6 sentencesI sometimes use smileys in emails.
ruИногда я использую смайлики в е-мэйлах. — linqi
Tom wore a yellow T-shirt with a smiley face on it.
How are you smiley.
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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(South Africa)A roasted sheep's head.
More meanings 2
A piercing worn in the upper frenulum (upper lip).
(rare)An improvised street weapon consisting of a length of chain with padlocks and other heavy objects affixed to one end.
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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Forms
plural: smileys / smiliesSynonyms
2 synonymsSee also
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