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Line 1: − {{merge|Internet slang}}+ − Online slang terms include special words like "lurking" and "[[troll]]", but most are abbreviations or symbols. − − Since no one can hear you laugh or see you smile/scowl, symbols or abbreviations can be used to express emotion. − − ==Abbreviations== − − *LOL - A common [[Internet]] acronym used mostly in chat applications to express amusement, standing for ''Laugh(ing) Out Loud''. − *BRB - (I will) be right back. − − ==Symbols== − − These are meant to be viewed by turning one's head sideways to the left. − − * :-) is a smile - eventually known as a "smiley" and first posted {{years ago|1982|9|19}} years ago by Scott E. Fahlman <ref>[http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci851517,00.html IT Encyclopedia]</ref> − * ;-) is a wink − * :-( is a frown − − There are many variations on the above symbols (which are also known as 'emoticons'). Some symbols are called emoticons but are really examples of sideways [[ASCII art]]. − − We will not list them all here but refer the reader to a more comprehensive list. − − − [[Category:Internet slang]]
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