Emoticons refers to a facial symbols used when sending electronic messages online; an example would be :-). Opening up, talking with your partner, and sharing feelings ;
Other emoticons are as follows:
>:D< is a symbol for a big hug
:-* is a symbol for a kiss
:) is a symbol for a smile
:(( is a symbol for crying
:)) is a symbol for crying
:"> is a symbol for blusing
There are so many available emoticons used when sending messages over the internet nowadays and which are also being used lately for sending messages thru text or SMS using a cell phone/mobiles.