symbocabulary (n) sim-bo-cab-ulary: The language of symbols used in electronic communication. Sometimes used to express emotion or action, while others, used as an abbreviation or acronym.
This form of communication is new to me and a bit confusing. I even went to the bookstore to buy a dictionary, but was almost laughed out of the building. So, I am trying to learn this new language and need help. Please share your symbocabulary with me. Also if you would like to include your etiquette for use, like To BOLD or not to BOLD.
My Simple Symbocabulary:
:) Smile
! Really, I mean it!
<:> What, which way do I turn or what did you mean?
While you are helping me learn this new form of expression, can you clarify does LOL mean "laugh out loud" or "lots of love"? Do XXX's & OOO's still mean Kisses & Hugs? What do RSS, SEO, BPR and all of those other strings of letters mean when they do not come after a person's name?
As a dyslexic person, I have longed for a symbolic language, but do :) and =) mean the same thing? Or, do we revert to the Einstein version %? Is THIS SHOUTING or THIS? Do you need a signature when the device says who sent the comment, anyway? I am a Newbie, New-B or Newby to all of this, so thanks for your guidance.
Your additions, suggestions and Symbocabularies are needed, appreciated and welcome here!!!!
BOLD IS YELLING!
:) and =] and =) and :-) and :> and => and % all mean SMILE!
I have never seen <:>, I will have to add that one to my symbocabulary.
=} also means Smile! But i tend to use it to ask what's for dinner.
Thanks for the updated smiles! I do not get the =} meaning dinner, though??
OK, very funny I just got my husband to explain the tongue hanging out- I guess men have their own language, too. And he says it has another meaning not fit for print, no wonder you did not leave a name.
I found that if you google "IM Dictionary" (IM=instant messaging) you can find some helpful info there. I had to do that when I watched my nieces for a month and wanted to find out what they were saying.
<3 means heart (turn your head sideways)
Good Luck!!
\m/ = Heavy Metal Hand Gesture- very cool...
\m/\m/ = Too Much Metal For Just One Hand! Ultra Cool.
n1, Mandi & mEGO Paul, L8RG8Rs- n00b JP =)
[Nice one, Mandi and My eyes glazed over Paul, Later Gaters from Newbie, Jane Page, Big Smile!]
Thanks for the tip, Paul!! Below are a few:
(o.o)
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