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   emoticon

   /ɪˈməʊtɪkɒn/

   noun

   • 1. a representation of a facial expression such as a smile or frown, formed by various combinations of keyboard characters and used to convey the writer's feelings or intended tone: "flag your jokes with emoticons, such as a smiley face :-), to avoid misunderstandings"

   Word Origin 1980s: blend of emotion and icon.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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