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The opposite of '>'. It is a symbol to show that one object is lesser than another.

X < Y
X = 5, Y = 7
Or...
Newbies < Professionals

< by Infinite Nonexistance June 11, 2006

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1) To show that one thing is less than another thing.

2) The opposite of the online symbol >. This symbol is used to represent either you or something sucks. More likely than not, the player is too lazy to write sucks and just goes right to the "<" symbol. Most people catch on what it means

1) 72 < 80

2) d00d! r0fl br0z0rz y00 < @t 7HI$ Gam3z0rz!

< by Micheal McFuckyou January 1, 2011

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Opposite of >>

means you dont like something

ex: fainting<< , acne<< , paper cuts<<<

< by cheetoooo January 15, 2023

<@:) 

clown hat, curly hair, smiley face.

used by eric cartman in the NAMBLA episode of south park when he is talking to men on the internet.

Man: "Okay meet me al Mel's buffet tommorow morning"
Cartman: "Alright cya then!, <@:) "

<@:) by MITCHELL July 17, 2005

---,--'-<@ 

the text symbol for rose.usually typed between girlfriend and boyfriend

girl*text*:Got 2 go,<3 u

boy*text*:see ya ---,--'-<@

girl: what's that?

boy:It's a rose get it;)

girl: dude I never knew that,Awesome!!

---,--'-<@ by Arty=Sexy October 28, 2010

<:{) 

The regular smiley :) BAMM!!! You add a mustache :{), BUT, this time, BABAMM!!! <:{) you add a party hat, this makes the regular smiley with the mustache a bit better, it's your choice.

Basically, the Uber cool version of the old fashion smiley.

Guy 1 "LOL, that was cool :)"

Guy 2 ":{)"

Guy 1 ":OOOOOO"

Guy 2 "Yes, you have been pwned."

Guy 3 " <:{)"

Guy 2 ":OOOOOO "

Guy 3 "Yes, you have been Uber pwned"

Guy 1 "Fuck you guys, im out..."

<:{) by AwayWeGo April 19, 2010

:< 

an alternate emote for :(, meant to express the same sad emotion but more intensely. Often used in conjuction with :(.

Wes touched my special place. :<

:< by aarun June 11, 2006