:<

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

by aarun June 11, 2006

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

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

by TechKnow July 30, 2004

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

:<" is a face used to express sadness, but in more of a cute way then ":("

Person 1: I wanna kill someone.

Person 2: Don't do it! :<

by Juno is here, Icy >:) September 08, 2019

A more cute emoticon of the sad emoticon :( . Seen in anime & manga.

by CaikTsu March 14, 2021

When your not sad but you want to appear sad. This is sad :( if you use :< Who are you?

Friend:My favorite dog died...
Your brain: I hated that dog but friend is sad.
You: :<

by Imablanket May 19, 2021

An emoticon used to express contemplation. Noted for its similarity to a chinese beard like one Confucius would of had

Steve: I've just been doing a lot of thinking tonight, bro. :<
Jim: About what?
Steve: Life.
Jim: :<

by viceplaya February 22, 2010