Where it comes from
◕ is a Unicode circle with one quarter filled, which looks like an eye with a shine in it. The ‿ undertie character draws the smile.
When to use it
Use it anywhere a light, friendly tone helps — greetings, thanks, or good news. On its own after bad news it may look oddly cheerful.
Examples
- Got the job (◕‿◕)
- See you tomorrow (◕‿◕)
Variants to copy
What it is made of
Every character in the face with its Unicode code point — handy if one shows up as a box on a friend's phone.
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U+0028left parenthesis◕
U+25D5circle with all but upper left quadrant black‿
U+203Fundertie)
U+0029right parenthesis