:'(
What Does :'( Mean?
:'( means "Crying" or "Sad." This icon is typically used after receiving sad news. When typed, the colon represents eyes, the apostrophe represents a tear, and the open-bracket represents a sad mouth. Similar icons to this icon include:- /: (flirting)
- :$ (embarrassed)
- :& (tongue tied)
- :-* (kiss)
- :* (kiss)
- :/ (sarcasm)
- :? (confused)
- :@ (angry)
- :| (disapproval or not funny)
- :< (frowning)
- :> (mischievous smile)
- :0 (surprised)
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When I write :'(, I mean this:
This icon means "Crying."
I know all about icons. Test me!Summary of Key Points
"Crying" is the most common definition for :'( on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.| :'( | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Crying or Sad |
| Type: | Icon |
| Guessability: |  1: Easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s |
Examples of :'( in Sentences
Here are examples of :'( being used in conversations:- Nurse: Don't be alarmed. We've removed your legs, but there's good news: that guy wants to buy your sneakers.
- Tony: :'(.
- Wife: I've bought you some Viagra to test.
- Husband: Excellent! Let's give it a go.
- Wife: It's just to stop you rolling out of bed.
- Husband: :'(.
An Academic Look at :'(
:'( is classified as an icon because it is a pictorial representation.What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we might have said something like "I feel so sad" or "I am heartbroken" instead of :'(.Example of :'( Used in a Text
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:') (crying with joy) /: (flirting) :$ (embarrassed) :& (tongue tied) :-* (kiss) :* (kiss) :/ (sarcasm) :? (confused) :@ (angry) :| (disapproval or not funny) :< (frowning) :> (mischievous smile) :0 (surprised) New ways to say I love you Text-speak using just numbers A list of dating termsQuiz
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