smiley
nounEtymology From smile + -y (adjectival suffix). The noun is from the adjective, after smiley face.
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A simplified representation of a smiling face.
2
Internet A sequence of text characters used to represent a mood, especially :) or :-) or other depictions of smiling.
- How do you type the angry smiley?
3
Rare An improvised street weapon consisting of a length of chain with padlocks and other heavy objects affixed to one end.
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South Africa A roasted sheep's head.
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A piercing worn in the upper frenulum (upper lip).
- Smiley/Scrumper and Frowny Smiley and scrumper are both names for a piercing of the upper frenulum that attaches the center of the lip to the gums.[2011, Elayne Angel, The Piercing Bible: The Definitive Guide to Safe Body Piercing, Crossing Press, →ISBN, page 118: