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8-)
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Translingual
Alternative forms
mul 8) B-) B)
Etymology
mul 8 sunglasses + mul - nose + mul ) smiling mouth
Symbol
8-)
An emoticon representing a smiley face with eyeglasses or sunglasses.
en mul Steve Wall internet mailing summary 25 November 1985 net.general Here's my promised posting of internetwork mailing.. There was a HUGE amount of mail in response to the original posting.. ppl are really interested in this... It took me 3 days to sort out all the mail... 8-)
2000, Pokémon Gold and Silver (North American version)
[message from Prof. Elm, on Prof. Oak's PC in Pallet Town]
I heard rumours that <player name> is making quite a name for himself. I'm delighted to hear that. ELM in NEW BARK TOWN 8-)
mul emoticons