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smiley

Pronunciation: /ˈsmaɪli/

The English word “smiley” has 7 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Cheerful and happy; smiling.
  2. Having one's throat slit from side to side.

noun

  1. A simplified representation of a smiling face.
  2. A sequence of text characters used to represent a mood, especially :) or :-) or other depictions 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. A piercing worn in the upper frenulum (upper lip).

Etymology

From smile + -y (adjectival suffix). The noun is from the adjective, after smiley face.

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