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What Does :') Mean?
:') means "Crying with Joy". This icon suggests that something was so funny it brought tears to the eyes. When typed, the colon represents the eyes, the apostrophe represents a tear, and the close-bracket represents a smiling mouth. Similar icons to the "Crying With Joy" icon include:- :'( (crying)
- /: (flirting)
- :$ (embarrassed)
- :& (tongue tied)
- :-* (kiss)
- :* (kiss)
- :/ (sarcasm)
- :? (confused)
- :@ (angry)
- :| (disapproval or not funny)
- :< (frowning)
- :> (mischievous smile)
- :0 (surprised)
Summary of Key Points
"Crying with Joy" is the most common definition for :') on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.| :') | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Crying with Joy |
| Type: | Icon |
| Guessability: |  1: Easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s |
Image for :')
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This icon means "Crying With Joy".
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Examples of :') in Sentences
Here are examples of :') being used in conversations:- John: My wife told me: "Sex is better on holiday." That wasn’t a very nice postcard to receive.
- Tony: :').
- John: Standing in the park, I was wondering why a frisbee gets larger the closer it gets. Then it hit me.
- Tony: :').
An Academic Look at :')
:') is classified as an icon because it is a pictorial representation.What Did We Used To Say?
Before the digital era, we might have said something like "that's hilarious" or "I am crying with laughter" instead of :').Follow @Cyberdefs
Example of :') Used in a Text
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