Smileys, also known as emoticons or emojis, are symbols used to express emotions or states of mind in online written communication. They are generally used in text messages, emails and comments on social networks.
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There are many different smileys available, each with a different expression. There are smileys to show joy, sadness, anger, surprise, love, fear and much more. There are also smileys representing animals, food, objects and even activities.
Smileys are often used to add humour or levity to a conversation, but they can also be used to show empathy or compassion. In certain situations, smileys can even be used to replace words, such as when a smiley with a tear is used to express sadness.
Although smileys have become very popular in online communication, there have been controversies over their use. Some criticise the excessive use of smileys as superficial or childish, while others argue that they are a useful way of adding nuance and expression to written communication.
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