Emoticons
The word "emoticon" is a combination of the words "emotion" and "icon." They are shortcuts that add zest to the often flat text of chat or instant messaging. They are used anywhere in sentences - before, after, or within, and can also stand on their own. Here are some of the more common emoticons: |
| :-) smile :-)) big smile (double chin) :-D laughing ;-) wink :-( frown :-/ smirk :-P sticking tongue out :-x kiss/my lips are sealed :-0 surprise | 8-| confused/concerned !-( black eye !-) proud of black eye #:-0 shocked %*} inebriated >>:-<< furious >:-( annoyed >:) mischievous |
| LOL Laughing Out Loud ROFLOL Rolling On Floor Laughing Out Loud TTYL Talk To You Later TTFN Ta Ta For Now BRB Be Right Back AFK Away From Keyboard TY Thank You TYVM Thank You Very Much YW You're Welcome YVW You're Very Welcome mhm not really an acronym - more of a sound effect HB Hurry Back WB Welcome Back NVM Never Mind GMTA Great Minds Think Alike NP No Problem IMO In My Opinion IMHO In My Humble Opinion IMNSHO In My Not So Humble Opinion |
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B. Email Emoticons
| :) | a smile, happy |
| :-) | a smiley with a nose (nose dash optional in any emoticon) |
| ;) | a wink |
| :( | a frown |
| :-< | very sad |
| :-> | devious smile |
| >:-( | mad or annoyed |
| :-c | bummed out, pouting |
| :-| | grim |
| :-/ | skeptical |
| :-o | shouting |
| :-O | shouting loudly |
| :-D | laughing |
| :-p | sticking out tongue |
| :-& | tongue-tied |
| :-* | puckering for a kiss |
| :-x | my lips are sealed |
| |-o | yawning |
| |^o | snoring |
| |-1 | alseep |
| x-( | dead |
| :*) | drunk |
| #-( | hung over |
| :-() | big mouth |
| :-)~~~ | drooling |
| :~( | crying |
| 8-) | wearing glasses |
| B-) | wearing cool shades |
| %-) | I've been staring at this screen too long |
| :-{) | I have a mustache |
| {(:-) | wearing a toupée |
| =|:-) | wearing a top hat |
| 0:-) | an angel |
| xxooxxoo | love, or hugs and kisses |
| @>--,--`-- | a rose |
Acronyms
| AAMOF | as a matter of fact |
| AFAIK | as far as I know |
| AKA | also known as |
| AOL | America Online |
| AFK | away from keyboard |
| BAK | back at keyboard |
| BBS | bulletin board system |
| BBL | be back later |
| BIF | basis in fact |
| BRB | be right back |
| BTW | by the way |
| CIS | CompuServe Information Service |
| CU | see you |
| CUL | see you later |
| DL | download |
| FAQ | frequently asked question |
| FOAF | friend of a friend |
| FOTCL | falling off the chair laughing |
| FWIW | for what it's worth |
| FTF | face to face |
| FYA | for your amusement |
| FYI | for your information |
| GMTA | great minds think alike |
| IAC | in any case |
| IAE | in any event |
| IMO | in my opinion |
| IOW | in other words |
| LOL | laughing out loud |
| LOLSCOK | laughing out loud, spitting coffee on keyboard |
| LTNS | long time no see |
| LTNT | long time no type |
| L8R | later |
| MEGO | my eyes glaze over |
| MOTD | message of the day |
| NBIF | no basis in fact |
| NBD | no big deal |
| NRN | no response necessary |
| OIC | oh, I see |
| OFB | off to bed |
| OTOH | on the other hand |
| OTW | on the way |
| PMJI | pardon my jumping in |
| PC | politically correct, or personal computer |
| PI or PIC | politically incorrect |
| RL | real life |
| ROFL | rolling on floor laughing |
| RSN | real soon now |
| RTM | read the manual |
| SITD | still in the dark |
| SOS | same old stuff |
| SYSOP | system operator |
| TIA | thanks in advance |
| TIC | tongue in cheek |
| TM | trademark |
| TPTB | the powers that be |
| TTYL | talk to you later |
| UL | upload |
| unPC | politically incorrect |
| WB | welcome back |
| WTG | way to go |
| YMMV | your mileage may vary |
C.Text Emoticons |
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