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/o\ is an emoticon for someone protecting his head with his arms. Often used in French communities where it is synonymous to "PATAPAI" ("don't hit me !").
Jack> Hello Europe, not too angry to have to wait one year more than the US for the PS3 ?
Jack> /o\
/o\ by SeeSchloss December 9, 2008
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o.g. • o • O.D • o.O • O rly • O-Town • o.u.t.l.a.w. • o_O • O.V • O-ring
Emoticon variation of an emoji "see no evil"(🙈)
"Oh my you make me blush! /o\"
"Aww, that's so cute of you /o\"
/o\ by Feathercraft_ August 8, 2021
the opposite of \o/
Player 1: Ha! i jus pk0r3zd joo mom
Player 2: /o\
/o\ by Bob fuckin saget December 18, 2007
A smiley, the opposite of \o/.
The person is still putting their arms in the air, but their shoulders seem to be dislocated in this version.
Totally pointless and doesn't relate to anything.
Random Person 1: I won $63.85 in the lottery!! \o/
Random Person 2: /o\ - My ****ing arms are broken?!
/o\ by Trinexx December 12, 2008
A smiley of a cheering guy throwing his hands in the air, expressing great happiness. In a rare case, it can portray someone throwing his hands in the air in exasperation or panic.
1. YES! My new computer has arrived! \o/

2. Dammit, I have loads of work to do and tomorrow's the deadline! \o/
\o/ by Fluid August 26, 2003
The letter fucking o. Are you that bored?
Or you just smashed your keyboard but only a o cane out?
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