emoticonology

A brand new pseudo-science that study emoticons .
The principals themes are :
* Syntax
* Morphology
* Conjugation
* Sense of different emoticons
* New ways to use them

Emoticonology is the science that study emoticons ;
Here's some new uses for emoticons proposed by emoticonologistes :
"Man , i've been >:-(ed with this guy XD ."
"What a <3able cat :) ."

by Iluvalar January 11, 2008

emoticonectomy

A procedure by which a subject's overuse of emoticons is reduced or ceased by the severe criticism of his/her peer group.

"I've been in Japan so long I'm going to need an emoticonectomy when I get back to the states, STAT."

by j@jszdtv April 6, 2009

Emoticonfused

when you use the wrong emoticon while typing.

I'm sorry I sent you a smiley face when you told me you had HIV. I'm so emoticonfused because I meant to send a frowny face.

by LJC100000 January 25, 2010

emoticonversation

Background: people are too lazy to type actual words.

Sn1: :-)
Sn2: :-/
Sn1: :-*
Sn2: >:0

by Emaline April 19, 2004

emoticist

One who specializes in the use of emoticons on MSN Messenger.

T: I consider myself a pioneer in the study of emoticism.
D: (y)

by Likwit December 9, 2004

emotican

the nationality of the emoticon race. smile, blushing, chicken, etc.

the emoticans are an oppressed people, used by anyone with a computer. :(

by jabrat November 30, 2010

emoticobligation

The urge, when writing an ironic or sarcastic email, to include an smiley-face “emoticon”—even if you absolutely hate those little things.

I felt I had an emoticobligation after writing that sarcastic email to my stupid coworker.

by jenasaurusrex December 14, 2008