emoji

[ih-moh-jee]

noun

plural

emoji, emojis 

1. Digital Technology.,  a small digital picture or pictorial symbol that represents a thing, feeling, concept, etc., used in text messages and other electronic communications and usually part of a standardized set.

   She texted me an emoji of “money with wings,” which probably means she’s out shopping.

Word History and Origins

Origin of emoji¹

First recorded in 1990–95; from Japanese: literally, “pictograph,” equivalent to e “picture, drawing” + moji “(written) character, letter”; kaomoji ( def. )

Example Sentences

He reposted several outlets’ statements on their refusal to comply, adding a waving goodbye emoji.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a waving-goodbye emoji on X Monday afternoon as he shared statements from the New York Times, the Atlantic and the Washington Post saying they wouldn’t sign the new policy.

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In the post, Moorish-Gallagher added a caption which said "In a message to you, Rudy", accompanied by a blue heart emoji.

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A bespoke albino alligator emoji is one of the most popular reactions on the company Slack channel, usually an indicator of positive vibes.

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“Noem isn’t chicken,” Johnson added, along with a baby chick emoji.

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