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Etymology

8 (sunglasses) + - (nose) + ) (smiling mouth)

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8-)

  1. An emoticon representing a smiley face with eyeglasses or sunglasses.
    • 1985 November 25, Steve Wall, “internet mailing summary”, in net.general (Usenet; in English):
      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)
      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-)