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See also: Appendix:Variations of "="

Translingual[edit]

Etymology[edit]

= (eyes) + ) (smiling mouth)

Symbol[edit]

=)

  1. Alternative form of :-)
    Synonyms: :), (:, ☺, ☻, ツ
    Antonym: :(

Usage notes[edit]

Gained popularity on media with variable width fonts, perhaps due to the more common :) looking too squished.

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