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smiley

/ˈsmaɪli/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A simplified representation of a smiling face.
  2. A sequence of keyboard characters used to represent a happy mood, especially :) or :-) or other depiction of smiling.
  3. An improvised street weapon consisting of a length of chain with padlocks and other heavy objects affixed to one end.
  4. A roasted sheep's head.
  5. The type of piercing of the upper frenulum (upper lip).
  6. Cheerful and happy; smiling.
  7. Having one's throat slit from side to side.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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