¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Emoticons
1. emoticon [n] - See also: emoticon
Lexicographical Neighbors of Emoticons
Literary usage of Emoticons
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Mechanically Inclined: Building Grammar, Usage, and Style Into Writer's Workshopby Jeff Anderson by Jeff Anderson (2005)
"May be needed when there are already too many commas in a sentence Slash Shows
the end of a line Smiley face and other emoticons in quoted poetry and may be ..."
2. The New Everyday: Views on Ambient Intelligenceby Stefano Marzano by Stefano Marzano (2003)
"... keep everything under control, and that we have to live with many uncertainties.
ln e-mails, we express our emotions with 'smileys' and other emoticons. ..."
3. Mentally Incontinent by Joe Peacock (2005)
"Visit more than once every six months :-) (Can you put emoticons in a book?
I'm not sure if it's poor form on whatever... I guess you can, ..."
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