Synonymous with a thumbs-up (as it IS a person doing a thumbs up), d(~^_^)z seems to be one of the few emoticons that hardly anyone understands upon their first encounter.

d = thumb
(~^_^) = smile
z = hand or wrist on hip
Bob: Dude, I got two Gatorades from the vending machine and I only payed for one!

John: Nice! d(~^_^)z

Bob: ..huh?

John: It's a guy doing a thumbs-up.

Bob: ...I don't see it.

John: Well... *sigh* nevermind.
by WillRKewl September 10, 2009
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A cheerful smiley giving you a thumbs up.
Abby: I got an iPod! (:
Toni: What color? O:
Abby: It's blue. d:
Toni: You're so lucky ! ):
Abby: Don't worry, I'll share it with you. (:
Toni: Yay! d-(^.^)z
by I<3Sgt.Frog July 27, 2010
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A guy with his hand on his hip giving a thumbs up.
Good point! d=(^-^)z
by Larrythehamster April 12, 2010
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Mike: I just got herpes!
Paul: d=(~_^)z Great job!
by Patchriq February 16, 2009
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Loman: Whoa, my emote got over 9,000 ups?
Kozeh: Yep d-(^.-)z
by Kozeh July 22, 2011
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A Kirby emoticon similar to: (>^.^<) Used to express sassiness, truth, or a "Oh no you didn't" by showing snapping fingers, a wink, and a hand on a hip.
Hillary: Like my new dress?
Nate: That makes you look so fat, girl! d(~.^)z
by LordSaber December 19, 2010
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Arabic for someone who has their own hand up their ass.

A very popular shirt aparantly...they do things differently over there.
"I like to e-d-b-t-z in my sleep."
by Akmed Shoumorta August 11, 2007
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