smiley
/ˈsmaɪli/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.40 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A simplified representation of a smiling face.
noun
A sequence of text characters used to represent a mood, especially :) or :-) or other depictions of smiling.
noun
An improvised street weapon consisting of a length of chain with padlocks and other heavy objects affixed to one end.
noun
Example Sentences
- "have a smiley demeanor"
- "a very smiley girl"
- "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."
- "At a press conference on Sunday, the mayor of Providence, Brett Smiley, was asked what could be done to stop the "uniquely American experience" of mass shootings on campuses."
Etymology
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈsmaɪli/