What Does :3 Mean?
The Quick Answer
:3 is an emoticon which represents a coy smile.More Detail...
The emoticon :3 is used in texting and online chat to indicate a coy smile. For example:- Ali: Would you like to go for a drink with me tonight? :3.
- Lee: I was hoping you would ask. :3.
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When I write :3, I mean this:
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:3 is an emoticon that represents a coy smile.
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Summary of Key Points
"Coy Smile" is, by far, the most common meaning for :3 when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.):3 | |
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Definition: | Coy Smile |
Type: | Emoticon |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at :3
:3 is classified as an emoticon. Emoticons are a way to show emotion in text-based communication. They consist of a small group of symbols arranged to show emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and others, using the letters, numbers, and symbols usually found on a standard keyboard in a typographic approximation. Emoticons have largely been made redundant on most messaging apps, as users now have access to a large number of emojis and most emoticons are automatically replaced with the corresponding emoji. Happy emoticons are alternatively known as a "smileys" or "smiley faces."Example of :3 Used in a Text
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