smilie
smilie is the alternative spelling of smiley.
Meaning of smiley
Noun
smiley (plural smileys or smilies)
- A simplified representation of a smiling face.
- Synonyms:
- smiley face
- A sequence of text characters used to represent a mood, especially :) or :-) or other depictions of smiling.
- How do you type the angry smiley?
- Synonyms:
- emoticon
- An improvised street weapon consisting of a length of chain with padlocks and other heavy objects affixed to one end.
- A roasted sheep's head.
- A piercing worn in the upper frenulum (upper lip).
- 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.[2011, Elayne Angel, The Piercing Bible: The Definitive Guide to Safe Body Piercing, Crossing Press, →ISBN, page 118
Proper noun capitalized: Smilie
Smilie (plural Smilies)
- A surname.
Forms of smilie
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | smilies |
| Proper noun | |
| plural | Smilies |
Origin of smilie
From smile + -ie.
Variant of Smiley.
Questions about smilie
- What does smilie mean?
- Smilie means a surname.
- What is smilie the alternative spelling of?
- Smilie is the alternative spelling of smiley.
- What part of speech is smilie?
- Smilie is a proper noun.
Words near smilie in the dictionary
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