The acronyms abbreviate common phrases and slang we're all familiar with, and the emoticons (also known as "smileys") combine letters, symbols, and numbers to create faces that express emotions visually.
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Emoticons

Note: Emoticon faces are shown sideways - you must tilt your head to the left to view them properly. Also note that most of these faces can be created with or without a nose (see smiling and frowning examples).

:) or :-) = Smiling
:^) = Smiling, side view
:-D = Grinning
:-)=) = Big grin
:-} = Wry smile
;-) = Winking
:-))) = Laughing or double chin
:.-) = Laughing tears
:( or :-( = Frowning
:^( = Unhappy, looking away
:- = Sad
:'-( = Crying
:-c = Bummed out
:-[ = Real downer
:-II = Angry
>:-( = Angry, annoyed
:-@ = Angry or cursing
:-P = Disgusted
:-/ = Frustrated
:-> = Sarcastic
:-o = Surprised
:-O = Shocked
:-() = Talking

:-P = Tongue out
:-! = Foot in mouth
:-I = Not talking
:-X = Mute
:-$ = Mouth wired shut
:-& = Tongue-tied
:-x = Kissing
{ } = Hug
:-*) = Kiss
:-6 = Eating something sour
:-Q = Smoking
?-( = Black eye
:-Z = Sleeping
X-) = Unconscious
#-) = Dead
8-) = Wearing glasses
B-) = Wearing shades
B:-) = Wearing sunglasses on head
[:-) = Wearing a Walkman
}:-> = Devil
0:-) = Angel
*:o) = Clown
5:-) = Elvis

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