emoticon

English

/ɪˈmoʊtəˌkɑn/, /ɪˈməʊtɪˌkɒn/

noun
Definitions
  • A graphical representation of a particular emotion of the writer, used especially in SMS, email, or other electronic communication.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *mew- (move, drive, damp).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*mew-

Gloss

move, drive, damp

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

湿

Emoji

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