# emoticon

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɪˈmoʊtəˌkɑn/ · frequency rank #57,366

## Definitions
1. A graphical representation of a particular emotion of the writer, used especially in SMS, email, or other electronic communication.
2. A graphical representation of a particular emotion of the writer, used especially in SMS, email, or other electronic communication.

## Etymology
Blend of emotion + icon. Unrelated to emoji.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/emoticon