Definitions of Emoticons

Laughing

XD Type
Action 5/14/09
Direction Horizontal
(Tilted 90° to the left)
Shortcut No
Rank
Common Common
Notes: The X represents closed eyes, since the person is laughing so hard. The D is a big smile.

=^D Type
Action 8/3/10
Direction Horizontal
(Tilted 90° to the left)
Shortcut No
Rank
Average Average
Notes: The equal sign (=) represents the eyes, the caret symbol (^) is the nose, and the "D" is a big smile. It can be used to show you are laughing.

:)) Type
Action
Direction Horizontal
(Tilted 90° to the left)
Shortcut
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Rank
Average Average
Notes: The opposite of crying, which is represented ":((".

:'D Type
Action 5/4/10
Direction Horizontal
(Tilted 90° to the left)
Shortcut No
Rank
Average Average
Notes: The apostrophe (') represents a tear, indicating the person is laughing really hard.

:L Type
Action 11/30/09
Direction Horizontal
(Tilted 90° to the left)
Shortcut No
Rank
Uncommon Uncommon
Notes: The "L" represents the person's mouth and also stands for "laughing."

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