Smileys
Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff 
Sometimes when you're sending an e-mail to a friend you want to convey more than just words. That is the perfect time to include a smiley. Smileys, also called emoticons, convey your feelings about a person or subject without having to explain. Here are some common smileys used in Internet e-mails and chat rooms.
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| :-) | smiling |
| ;-) | winking |
| :-( | frowning |
| :'-( | crying |
| :-p | sticking your tongue out |
| :-* | oops! |
| :-[ | pouting |
| :-Y | a quiet aside |
| :-, | smirking |
| :-# | my lips are sealed |
| :-D | laughing |
| :-O | yelling |
| :-I | hmmm; perplexed |
| :-/ | undecided |
| C=:-) | I am a chef |
| *<:-) | I am Santa Claus |
| [:-) | I am wearing a Walkman |
| :-)) | I have a double chin |
