(n) a representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email, Example::-( and :-) are emoticons
[囧, jiǒngㄐㄩㄥˇ] variant of 冏, velvetleaf (Abutilon avicennae), plant of the jute family; bright; used as emoticon ("smiley") meaning sad :-(, depressed or frustrated, See Also: 冏#6488