Smiley

Quick meaning: Smiley is an adjective meaning Cheerful and happy; smiling.

Meaning

Cheerful and happy; smiling.

More Meanings

1. 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.
3. (South Africa) A roasted sheep's head.
4. A piercing worn in the upper frenulum (upper lip).
5. (slang) Having one's throat slit from side to side.
6. (rare) An improvised street weapon consisting of a length of chain with padlocks and other heavy objects affixed to one end.

Example Sentences

a very smiley girl

have a smiley demeanor

How do you type the angry smiley?

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.

Word Forms

• smilier
• smiliest
• smilie
• smily
• smileys
• smilies

Synonyms for smiley

Depending on context, synonyms include emoticon.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include merry, cheerful, happy, expensive, face, side.

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