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What Does :< Mean?

:< means "Frowning."

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When I write :<, I mean this:

meaning of :<

"Frowning"

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Summary of Key Points

"Frowning" is the most common definition for :< on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
:<
Definition:Frowning
Type:Icon
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of :< Used in a Text

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