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People who actively communicate on the Internet have their own system of signs for conveying emotions. They are called emoticons or emoticons. Now we will figure out what these signs are and learn how to understand them.

A smiley (smiley) is an opportunity to convey a certain emotion in a letter. To do this, use several punctuation marks or the corresponding picture.

There are two types of signs most commonly used. Funny:

And sad:

They are made with a colon and an open or closed parenthesis (no space between them). Also, some use a variant with a hyphen or an equals sign in the middle. For example,

:-) or :=)

And there are all sorts of other more sophisticated emoticons, but more on that later.

What does it mean

Actually, a smiley is such a bun:

He may smile, be sad, surprised, angry, or experience other emotions.

These pictures are embedded in different systems communication: in mobile phones, e-mails, social networks, some programs (for example, in Skype).

The principle is simple: you type a message and add a suitable face to it. After sending, the recipient sees both the text and this picture.

Skype chat example:

But not everywhere such pictures can be used - very often they cannot technically be inserted. And sometimes it's just not very convenient. Then they are replaced by a set of characters.

What to remember. There are two main emoticons from the signs - cheerful :) and sad :(

And also quite often nedosmily are used - they consist of only one bracket, without other characters. They are usually used by very sociable people or those who type quickly (to save time).

Often not one bracket is used, but several. Sometimes there are too many of them.

How to decrypt. Actually, a smiley, consisting of signs, is a face turned on its side. That is, to see it as it was intended, you need to mentally rotate this sign 90 degrees clockwise. Or look at him, tilting his head to the left - as if resting on his left shoulder.

Take, for example, the usual cheerful emoticon:

Rotate it 90 degrees clockwise and get the following picture:

That is, we get, as it were, two eyes and a smile. Here is its analogue in the picture:

But emoticons do not always need to be rotated to decipher the meaning. Some need to be looked at normally (directly). For example:

(^_^)

The essence of the emoticon

In personal communication, we convey a lot not only in words, but also in the intonation with which we speak them. As well as facial expressions, gestures, posture.

You can say the same word with a different “shade” - playfully, indignantly, sadly. Thus, not only the mood is transmitted, but the meaning of the message can also change radically.

We also use other non-verbal things that “explain” our mood and state to the interlocutor. We laugh, we sigh, we cry.

But if there is no way to talk to a person in person, but you need to convey some kind of emotion, then you have to refine yourself.

Previously, when all communication at a distance was only through paper letters, people simply used more words for this. The letters were long and emotional. But now, in the period of accessible mobile communications and the Internet, emoticons are used for this purpose.

Why? Yes, because it's easy and fast. Just a couple of signs - and the proposal is already colored by a certain mood. And sometimes you can completely change its meaning.

How to use correctly

As for writing. A full-fledged emoticon must be separated from the text by a space. There is no punctuation mark after it. It is advisable to start the next sentence on a new line, and not continue the text.

Under-smilies can not be separated from the text by a space:

Regarding the use. In personal correspondence with people who know you well, you can use any emoticons in any quantity. The main thing is that a person is normal about this and understands what you mean.

But in business correspondence it is better not to use them at all. Or do it extremely rarely, if without it nowhere.

For example, I am talking to a business partner. He informs me that one of the workers is delaying the deadline. This did not come as a surprise to me - this worker has repeatedly said one thing and done another. Here's how the conversation goes:

Of course, I could write something like: “From the very beginning, I thought that Andrey would delay the deadlines, since this has already happened repeatedly. Therefore, I am completely calm - this situation only makes me smile. But this is not very appropriate, and it is too long.

In our time with business correspondence It is customary to answer briefly and to the point, without lyrical digressions.

That is, in business correspondence, emoticons should be used very, very rarely, if it is really necessary.

Exception: when communication takes place on an equal footing, and not from the position of a boss / subordinate (doctor / patient), then if your interlocutor actively uses emoticons, I recommend doing the same. Otherwise, he may consider you aggressive (unfriendly).

For example, you are writing a letter to a person who does not know you. You should not flavor this letter with smiles - it is advisable not to use them at all.

What are

People came up with a huge number of them - both in pictures and in signs.

For example, here are some pictures (taken from the Skype program):

As you can see, among them there are not only koloboks with different moods. But this is not all that is invented and used. On the forums, for example, there are several times more such pictures.

As for emoticons from signs, this is more difficult. They are also very, very many, but it is often not so easy to determine what they mean. And it is pointless to study their decoding, since it differs in different cultures and subcultures. So now I'll just show you the most common ones.

Here are variations of the classic fun smiley:

:}	:]	:v)	:-j	:n)	}:-)	:-9
%)	:o)	:^)	IN-)	:u)	@:-)	:*)
=)	:0)	8)	:->	{:-)	[:-)	ABOUT-)

If you turn the bracket in the other direction, then the meaning will change vice versa - it will become sad. And if instead of a colon there is a semicolon (or just a period / comma), then he winks:

And here are the angry emojis:

:-/ >:-(>:-[ :-C

Show language:

There is another kind of "faces" - Japanese. These icons do not need to be rotated to decipher. That is, we look at them as they are, without tilting the head. Here are some examples:

(^_^) or ^_^ fun, joy

(;_;) (T_T) sadness, sadness

o_O (@@) surprise

Here is a transcript of popular Japanese emoticons (click on the picture to enlarge):

I have given the most common "faces" of the signs. But there are hundreds and thousands more.

Use on health, but do not abuse. Everything is good in moderation!

What do emoticons mean? How to decrypt them? These are the questions guys ask when they first get on social media. After all, emoticons in social networks, as well as in VK, are a traditional and simple way to express long phrases in one picture.

A person is not always able to express his emotions through familiar words, sometimes even the most beautiful phrases do not reflect the essence of the conversation. And then the thread of the conversation is lost, because the interlocutor, who is on the other side of the screen, is also by no means a telepath and does not read thoughts.
Online correspondence is a special type of conversation in which, just like in a personal meeting, emotions and the ability to express them play a big role. The opponent cannot see facial expressions, hand movements, does not hear surprised or interrogative intonations. This is where emoticons come in handy.

Any social network provides its users with a truly huge selection of emoticons for all occasions. And we will mainly focus on VK. Since mostly children and teenagers sit there, as well as some young parents, it will be interesting to learn about emoticons in VK.

What do emoticons mean? These symbols help to clearly and harmoniously describe the necessary state, express an emotional reaction and get rid of a lack of vocabulary.

Most social networks, as well as any other resources for interactive communication, have in their arsenal a certain number of so-called hidden emoticons. Most users simply do not know about such a function, since the administration of the communities themselves deliberately does not disseminate such information. And yet - they are, there are a lot of them, and they are absolutely free!

Each of the emoticons has a certain symbolic code that belongs only to him. Therefore, in order to send such a smiley to a friend, you need to write this very code to the clipboard, or copy it directly into the message being sent. So, where can you get these secret signs to diversify your Internet lexicon with them?

A little lower in this article, the main codes will be given, and by registering them, anyone will receive unique emotions and action designations. It is also important that these emoticons are suitable for sending not only in private messages, but also for comments on photos, videos and other posts of friends. In the standard set of faces that open during communication, this function is not provided. Hidden emoticons can even be put down in the status, the main thing is to know what this or that sign means.

Inserting the required character into your text is quite easy - the combination Ctrl + V or the mouse menu item "Paste" will help with this.

Even some ten years ago, everyone actively used ICQ. Over time, more modern programs replaced this method of communication, but the emoticons that were in ICQ took root in everyday life and fell in love with a lot of people. How to get exactly those very first and most positive emoticons? If the skill allows, then you can install a special application, for example, “Vkopt” or “vkPlugin”. Each of them has its own catalog of emoticons, about thirty unique images, from good-natured and laughing to angry and sarcastic. In addition to the standard yellow faces, the applications will delight you with cheerful blue ones.

Of course, emoticons will not replace live communication with your peers and friends, but they are able to decorate online dialogues with incredible colors of emotions and understanding. It is simply impossible to allow communication to be reduced only to the exchange of symbols, even if they are eloquent, and sometimes you are just too lazy to write a capacious and detailed answer. If writing is completely unbearable - agree with the interlocutor and create a smiley comic, the meaning of which will be available only to two. Abusing emoticons is ugly, expressing your opinion with funny symbols is modern and relevant.

How does a sticker from VKontakte differ from a conventional emoticon

Recently, VKontakte has been offering us a lot of new stickers, some of them are free, while others will have to be paid with real money.

What is a sticker? This is a big picture on a given topic: cats, faces, people, fruits and vegetables, cars and others. They are available in the usual smiley menu, which opens to any user during correspondence. But the developers of the site, most of the stickers open access only for money.

Sometimes thematic collections come out for free access, but really cool and individual ones are not included in this list. These paid stickers can be obtained in three ways: pay for them, ask a friend for stickers as a gift, or download the appropriate plugin. The third method is the most logical and fastest, besides, extensions will allow you to attach stickers not only to messages, but also add them to comments.

The choice of such programs is so wide that it simply does not make sense to list them all here. Each of us can "google" and choose the extension that will fit his operating system.

If during a conversation in the dialogue field when you click on a sticker from the plug-in, only its digital code appears - do not panic, when sending the interlocutor, the picture itself will be displayed. This is a peculiar feature of the work of such add-on programs.

The emotional meaning of emoticons - what each of them means and how to use it correctly

Now let's talk about how to use symbols correctly in Internet speech.

What do emoticons mean, what emotions do they express, how are they called correctly?

smiley	Smiley code in VK	Decoding VKontakte emoticons - meaning, options and cases for setting an emoticon
	😊	- It's a smile. The simplest and most polite symbol that denotes your good nature, agreement with the opinion of the interlocutor, contentment with the tone of the conversation and simply good location spirit. It is always appropriate to use it, if the opponent is nice to you and the conversation is about pleasant things.
	😆	- laughter to tears. Reply to them with a really great joke or a great "trick".
	😍	- love. No explanation is needed here, but sending it to everyone indiscriminately is also not very nice. Leave only for the elite.
	😒	- upset. They can show the extent of your confusion and rejection of the situation that has arisen. A very deep emotion and does not require any verbal additions.
	😘	- light flirting. A symbolic declaration of love, often acts as a sign of gratitude for help or a hint. Sent to close friends or relatives.
	😛	- tease. It is used to tease the interlocutor into an argument or as a symbol of disbelief, for example, in a story told by a friend.
	😡	- very angry. Just wicked wicked. The extreme degree of intensity of the conversation, resentment, indignation.
	😦	- bewilderment and fear. You can post it at any incomprehensible moment, and also when the opinion of the interlocutor is extremely contrary to your own.
	😏	- a contemptuous smirk. Used to respond to messages that contain false information and you know about it.
	😎	- incredibly cool. Indicates the degree of your significance and steepness. Feel free to post it when you definitely have something to brag about.

Emoticons with symbols of faces of cats VKontakte

Now very popular and even touching. Let's talk about cats. These are well-known symbols, but the funny face in them is replaced with a cat's face.

smiley	Smiley code in VK	Decryption of emoticons
	😺	- a cat in isolation. Hints to the interlocutor about that. It's time to go outside and have some real fun
	🙀	- "Nichoshi" cat. A sign of extreme surprise, fear and distrust. Such a symbol suggests that you are waiting for some explanation from the interlocutor to his actions.
	😾	- unhappy cat. It describes the extent of your dissatisfaction with the conversation or actions of a friend. And if he doesn’t apologize right now, you can be very offended.
	😸	- miracle cat. You really have fun, the conversation is pleasant, and the jokes told by a friend are very funny
	😹	— just in tears. It is used when there is no strength left to hold back laughter, and from this laughter you can’t really say anything anymore
	😿	- crying cat. A symbol of despair, resentment, extreme disappointment. Very sincere and trusting emoticon
	😼	- the cat is a suspect. A sarcastic face hints to the interlocutor not only at your superiority over him, but also shows a sarcastic smile that can both provoke a friend and offend
	😻	- March cat. A symbol of extreme love and affection for a conversation partner
	😽	- kiss for good luck. This emoticon usually ends a conversation with a loved one or just a good friend.

VKontakte emoticons denoting action

smiley	Smiley code in VKontakte	Decryption of emoticons
	📢	- can you hear me? Grabs the interlocutor's attention
	📖	- I am reading. Indicates that you are busy at the moment
	📮	- open mailbox - I'm waiting for a letter from you
	🚖	- a bright sun. Means that you have a sunny mood and you are not disposed to quarrel
	🙌	- timeout. He is thrown into the chat when they want to interrupt the conversation or change its subject. With such an emoticon, it is good to resolve sudden negative disputes, stop aggression
	🛁	- shower. Everything is very simple here - I went to swim
	🚫	Stop or go no further. It means that now you are very busy, so you do not have the opportunity to maintain a dialogue
	Ⓜ	- metro. You are leaving or you invite a friend to meet you at a certain metro station. Just don't forget to check which
	☎	- telephone. A non-verbal substitute for the phrase is "Sorry, I was distracted by a call."
	☝	- attention! This is how you show that you are going to utter an important or significant phrase, attract the attention of a friend

Emoticons - action

smiley	Smiley Code	Decoding emoticons VKontakte
	🍳	- scrambled eggs. “Can we go have lunch? In another meaning - a direct invitation to dinner
	🎁	- present. "Give me this and that." Allegorically, this emoticon can describe a thing that was presented to you recently
	🎂	- birthday cake. This is how you announce that you are invited to the celebration, or that you are invited to the celebration
	🎆	- fireworks. Invite a friend not just to have fun, but to arrange a grand party that you both will remember for a long time
	🎦	- movie camera. "Let's go see a movie?" With the same emoticon, you can start a description of a movie that you recently watched and were satisfied with its plot.
	🎮	- joystick. Invitation to play online
	🎳	- skittles and a ball. Denotes not only bowling itself, but also any active pastime
	🎿	Let's go skiing or play sports
	💤	dream. Talks about the end of the conversation and that it's time for both of you to sleep
	👀	- What? Where? You hint to your opponent about the need to pay close attention to an event, video, person, etc.

Here we offer you such a decoding of VKontakte emoticons. Now you know the meaning of emoticons and in front of you in the tables is their transcript for use in the popular social network VKontakte.

Social media users cannot live without emoji. They add them to messages to add emotionality to what they write. Otherwise, the messages look boring and dry. So, let's figure out what the importance of certain Emoji emoticons that we often use without even thinking about their purpose.

Overview of Emoji emoticons

Emoticons that depict objects.

Everything is simple and clear here: what is shown is what it means.

Emoticons with faces.

Here it is already worth being more careful, because there are nuances. There are options for smiles with which everything is very clear:

Emoji that express the emotions of fun, joy and positivity.

These faces imply sadness, sadness, longing, and even dissatisfaction with the situation. In other words, they represent irritation and hopelessness.

With the help of such a selection, you can express your playful mood and tease the interlocutor.

And here there is a misunderstanding. These Emoji emoticons are used when scared, when shocked by the news, surprised and puzzled.

If you want to express anger, resentment and even rage, then this collection is just right.

Now let's talk about the ambiguous Emoji emoticons, with which you can really get into trouble and they simply won't understand you.

So, here is a vivid example of a trick face. He looks as if he is crying, that is, he depicts grief. But there is one caveat. If you use an Apple phone, then the raised eyebrows of the emoticon can be perceived as a "wild laugh to tears." As you understand, laughter to the point of fainting and grief are diametrically different things. Therefore, be careful with this face, if you are not sure about the meaning of the Emoji, then it is better not to use it at all. Replace it with another, more understandable and unambiguous. Or in general, just write what you feel, especially when it comes to important things.

Here's another dumb option. Theoretically, it implies silence, but it just looks creepy and incomprehensible. It is better to avoid it altogether and not to frighten your interlocutors.

These two evil features, although one with a smile, are also slightly puzzling. Many people do not understand their meaning. Sometimes users use such variants of “smiles” just for originality. But why? By doing this, they simply put their opponents in a stupor.

Famous monkeys also cause misunderstanding. Whether you close different parts of the body from shame, or from shock, or from confusion. Well, in the end you are not primates. Why belittle yourself?

Oh those cats. Where are we without them. If you want to add a touch of catness and cuteness to your posts, you can use such faces with ears. This will add cuteness and amuse the interlocutor.

Emoji emoticons with handles.

The layout of popular pictures also allows you to use actions that can be expressed without “smiles”. For example:

Greeting and saying goodbye, it is not necessary to prescribe something, just wave your hand.

If you raise your palms up, then express your jubilation or joyful greeting. Positive and optimistic.

Clapping your hands, you applaud, both sarcastically and sincerely.

But when the palms are folded in prayer, it means gratitude or you are begging your interlocutor for something.

With the help of this Emoji emoticon, you can emphasize the importance of the written text in the message. In addition, this is a way to draw the attention of the interlocutor to some thing.

Well, everything is clear here - cross your fingers for good luck.

In this case, there are several interpretations of the picture. The first - means "stop" or "stop", and the second "high five".

Emoji don't end there: meanings of specific emoticons

Comrades, don't be so naive. This is not a pyramid or a cake. No options. We won't even explain what it is. If you do not understand, then just do not use this emoticon. And in general, people, it stinks. Ugh. We drove.

The same devils as above, only in foreign processing.

If you want to hint to your interlocutor that he is lying, then use this big-nosed emoticon. It means the person is lying. liar. In short, the usual Pinocchio with a long nose. Everything is very clear.

These eyes mean amazement, lust and a shifty look. Here is such a diverse palette.

It seems to be just an eye, but it means that you are being watched. Well, that's it.

Moon, in youth and in old age. Significant and meaningful. Before sending such an Emoji emoticon to someone, think carefully about whether you will offend a person with this. Unfortunately, age is one thing you can't run away from.

But this girl, purely theoretically, is a help desk worker who explains something “in manual mode”. Only this very “mode” is not clear to anyone. It is possible that the woman in purple is telling you how to get to the library. In general, women are inexplicable. And why? Because gladiolus. That is how we live. Along the way with emoticons, the same story.

Afterword

In general, comrades, for a long time you can disassemble the symbolism and learn the deep meaning of Emoji emoticons, but there is a simpler and more cunning move that we want to introduce you to. There are official clues to help decipher the meaning of Emoji. This can be done in several ways. The first is to go to the macOS window. To do this, you just need to hover over the desired emoticon with the cursor.

Hello, dear readers of the blog site. Not so long ago, we discussed in some detail the topic of using emoticons on the Vkontakte social network. The main codes for Emoji emoticons were also given there (about a thousand - for all occasions). If you haven't read that post yet, I highly recommend doing so:

What do text emoticons made up of symbols mean?

We are with you, let's continue to study the meanings of the most common options. writing certain emoticons using ordinary (non-pretentious) characters. Ready? Well then let's go.

Initially, they received distribution, i.e. lying on their side (see the above examples of laughing and sad faces). Let's see what other combinations you can meet on the Internet and what they mean (how to decipher them).

Emotion emoticon symbol designation

Joy or a smile 🙂 is most often depicted using symbols: :) or :-) or =)
Unrestrained laughter 😀 (equivalent to the expression): :-D or: D or)))) (undersmile used mainly in RuNet)
Another designation for laughter, but more like a mockery 😆 (equivalent): XD or xD or >:-D (gloating)
Laughter to tears, i.e. what does the “tears of joy” emoticon mean 😂::"-) or:"-D
Insidious grin 😏:):-> or ]:->
Sad or sad emoticon 🙁 has text values: :-(either =(or :(
The symbolic designation of a very sad emoticon 😩: :-C or: C or (((((again, a variant of the under-smiley)
Slight displeasure, confusion or puzzlement 😕::-/ or:-\
Strong anger 😡 :D-:
Text designation of a neutral attitude emoticon 😐: :-| either:-I or._. either -_-
The symbolic value of the admiration emoticon 😃: *O* either *_* or **
Deciphering the emotion of surprise 😵: :-() either:- either:-0 or: O or O: either o_O or oO or o.O
Variants of what the emoticon of strong surprise or bewilderment can mean 😯: 8-O
either =-O or:-
Disappointment 😞: :-e
Rage 😠: :-E either:E or:-t
Embarrassment 😖: :-[ or %0
Moody: :-*
Sadness: :-<

Meaning of text emoji emotional actions or gestures

What does a winking emoticon mean in a text-symbolic version 😉: ;-) either;)
Sad joke :-(
Happy joke: ;-)
Options for the designation of a crying emoticon 😥 or 😭: :_(or:~(or:"(or:*(
Joyful crying (means "tears of joy" emoji 😂): :~-
Sorrowful crying 😭::~-(
Angry scream: :-@
Kiss in text notation 😚 or 😙 or 😗: :-* or :-()
Hugs: ()
Show tongue (means to tease) 😛 or 😜: :-P either:-p or:-Ъ
Locked mouth (means shh) 😶 : :-X
From the soul turns back (designation of nausea): :-!
Drunk or confused (means either "I'm drunk" or "you're drunk"): :*)
Are you a deer: E:-) or 3:-)
You are a clown: *:O)
Heart 💓:<3
Text designation of the “rose flower” emoticon 🌹: @)->-- or @)~>~~ or @-"-,"-,---
Carnation: *->->--
Old joke (means button accordion): [:|||:] or [:]/\/\/\[:] or [:]|||[:]
Krezi (means "your roof has gone"): /:-(or /:-]
Fifth dot: (_!_)

What do horizontal (Japanese) character emoticons mean?

Initially, it so happened that most of the invented and widely used text emoticons had to be deciphered as if “tilting their heads to one side”. However, this is not very convenient, you see. Therefore, over time, their analogues began to appear (also typed from symbols), which did not require virtually or actually tilting the head to the side, because the image created by the symbols was located horizontally.

Let's consider, what do the most common of the horizontal text emoticons mean:

(joy) is usually denoted: (^_^) or (^____^) or (n_n) or (^ ^) or \(^_^)/
in symbols denoted as: (<_>) or (v_v)
The following characters mean different things: (o_o) or (0_0) or (O_o) or (o_O) or (V_v) (unpleasant surprise) or (@_@) (meaning "you can be stunned")
Emoticon meaning: (*_*) or (*o*) or (*O*)
I'm sick: (-_-;) or (-_-;)~
Sleep: (- . -) Zzz. or (-_-) Zzz. or (u_u)
Embarrassment: ^_^" or *^_^* or (-_-") or (-_-v)
Anger and rage: (-_-#) or (-_-¤) or (-_-+) or (>__
What does fatigue mean: (>_
Jealousy: 8 (>_
Distrust: (>>) or (>_>) or (<_>
Indifference: -__- either =__=
This emoticon text expression means: (?_?) or ^o^;>
Value close to: (;_;) either (T_T) or (TT.TT) or (ToT) or Q__Q
What does a wink mean: (^_~) or (^_-)
Kiss: ^)(^ or (^)...(^) or (^)(^^)
High five (means friend): =X= or (^_^)(^_^)
Carrot love: (^3^) or (* ^) 3 (*^^*)
Apology: m (._.) m
Greed Smiley: ($_$)

Naturally, on many blogs and forums it has long been possible to add emoticons in the form of pictures (from ready-made sets), but many still continue to use text emoticons, because they have already gotten their hands on it and there is no need to look for the right one in the catalog picture.

If you want to know what this or that set of characters that is a text emoticon means, then write about it in the comments. Let the whole world and let's figure it out ...

Good luck to you! See you soon on the blog pages site

How and where to find an upside down emoticon in a regular set?

Of course, this will depend on the model of the mobile device. For example, on the iPhone, when composing a new message, open the Emoji keyboard (if it is not enabled, then: "Settings" -> "General" -> "Keyboard" -> "Keyboards" -> "Emoji") by simply clicking on the smiley icon.

And since there is no built-in emoji search in iOS yet, we are looking for the inverted emoticon "manually", leafing through the entire catalog.

At first, this lesson is very reminiscent of a certain quest, but with experience you will still learn how to find the right icon. In iOS 9 and OS X 10.11.1, "upside down face" is under " Emoticons and people » (Smileys & People), third row, third smiley face from the top. By the way, you can’t change the color of an inverted emoticon - there is no such option. But on the other hand, it can be sent in messages, it is also displayed on Facebook, Twitter and other applications.

What does the upside down emoji mean? Well, officially, some specific meaning has not yet been assigned to this emoticon, and you can use it depending on the situation. True, in Emojipedia there is already a brief mention of the following content about him: “ The face that is upside down depicts stupidity and stupidity «.