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e⋅mo⋅ti⋅con

[i-moh-ti-kon]
–noun
Computers. an abbreviation or icon used on a network, as IMHO for “in my humble opinion” or :‑), a sideways smile face, to indicate amusement.

Origin:
1980–85; b. emotion and icon
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e·mo·ti·con   (ĭ-mō'tĭ-kŏn')   
n.  A sideways facial glyph used in e-mail to indicate an emotion or attitude, as to indicate intended humor [ :-) ].

[emot(ion) + icon.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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