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smiley

The correct spelling is smiley.

How to pronounce smiley

/ˈsmaɪli/
noun

IPA: /ˈsmaɪli/

Say it like: Smi-lee

The correct spelling is smiley. A simplified representation of a smiling face.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A simplified representation of a smiling face.
  2. 2.A sequence of keyboard characters used to represent a happy mood, especially :) or :-) or other depiction of smiling.
  3. 3.An improvised street weapon consisting of a length of chain with padlocks and other heavy objects affixed to one end.
  4. 4.A roasted sheep's head.
  5. 5.The type of piercing of the upper frenulum (upper lip).

adjective

  1. 1.Cheerful and happy; smiling.
  2. 2.Having one's throat slit from side to side.

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