Open sidebar Write About Emoticons An emoticon is a small digital image or icon used to express a emotion or feeling in electronic communication. They are often used in text messages, emails, and social media posts to add tone and context to the written word. The term "emoticon" is a combination of the words "emotion" and "icon." Emoticons are created using keyboard characters, such as punctuation marks and letters, to represent facial expressions. For example, the emoticon :-) is a representation of a smiley face, and is often used to indicate happiness or positivity. Emoticons have been around since the early days of the internet, and have evolved over time to become more complex and varied. Some examples of common emoticons include: :-) : a smiley face :-( : a sad face ;-) : a wink :-p : a tongue sticking out :-D : a laughing face :-O : a surprised face In addition to facial expressions, emoticons can also represent other emotions, such as love, anger