( * )< 

ASCII symbol for a duck.

I wanted a kewl signature for my email account.
Why not be a dumb duck?

( * )< "QUACK!"

( * )< by tiaria October 23, 2006

:< 

A sheepish frown. Used when you're embarrassed and sad.

Gares: Wow you really fucked that up.
KeviN: :<

:< by TechKnow July 30, 2004

< *

1. (<)Less than (*)everything
2. Something sucks so bad, its worse than everything.

Gym class < *

< * by Lefty January 2, 2004

<& 

Rather then a <3 its a heart that is tied as a promise. As in love/heart forever or a promise of love/heart.

I <& you.

<& by dinoizzzzzi July 20, 2010

<:-)

Party Smiley: A smiley wearing a party hat which can be sent through email or text to tell a happy birthday or happening of a party.

Brother: Did you wish Mom a happy birthday?
Sister" Yeah, and I sent her a Party Smiley <:-)

<:-) by dkenneyred August 17, 2009

< 

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

:< 

An emoticon that resembles a frown, but much cuter than the common “:(”
Often used in the furry community.

Person 1: Stop being a furry.
Person 2: :<

:< by Biskit22 February 16, 2022