smiley — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Cheerful and happy; smiling.

   Examples

   have a smiley demeanor

   a very smiley girl

2. Having one's throat slit from side to side.

   Usage

   • Slang

Noun

1. A simplified representation of a smiling face.

   Synonyms

   smiley face

2. A sequence of text characters used to represent a mood, especially :) or :-) or other depictions of smiling.

   Usage

   • Internet

   Synonyms

   emoticon

   Examples

   How do you type the angry smiley?

3. An improvised street weapon consisting of a length of chain with padlocks and other heavy objects affixed to one end.

   Usage

   • Rare

4. A roasted sheep's head.

   Usage

   • South-Africa

5. A piercing worn in the upper frenulum (upper lip).

   Examples

   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.

Noun

1. an emoticon of a smiling face

   Broader terms

   emoticon