What Does .-. Mean?
The Quick Answer
.-. is an emoticon used to indicate a sad face.Image for .-.
When I write .-., I mean this:![meaning of .-.](../IMT_images/period_-_period_definition.jpg)
The .-. emoticon indicates a sad face.
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Summary of Key Points
A sad face is the most common definitions of the emoticon .-. in texting..-. | |
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Definition: | Sad Face |
Type: | Emoticon |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at .-.
.-. is an emoticon (i.e., an icon used to express an emotion or sentiment). Emoticons are pictorial representations of facial expressions, constructed with punctuation marks, letters, numbers and other characters found on a keyboard.Example of .-. Used in a Text
.-.
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