Emoji
/ɪˈmoʊdʒi/
Definitions
A small digital image or icon used to express an idea, emotion, etc., in electronic communication.
/ɪˈmoʊdʒi/
He used a thumbs-up emoji to show his approval.
💡 Simply: Emojis are like little pictures you use in texts and online to show how you're feeling or what you're talking about. Like, if you're happy, you might use a smiley face emoji! 😊
👶 For kids: A little picture you can send in a message to show how you feel, like a happy face or a sad face!
More Examples
Emojis have become a standard part of online communication.
She sent me an emoji of a pizza because I told her I was hungry.
How It's Used
"She added a laughing emoji to her text message."
"The post got a lot of likes and heart emojis."
From Japanese 絵文字 (emoji), meaning 'picture character'. Originally developed in Japan for mobile phones in the late 1990s.
Emojis became widely popular in the 2010s with the rise of smartphones and social media.
Memory tip
Think of a picture or a face showing an emotion - that's an emoji!
Word Origin
"Picture character (絵文字)"