Smileys or emojis originally come from Japan. They have been used in Japanese web pages and the country's electronic messages. Emojis are pictograms that represent different emotions. Gradually, they spread around the world and are, to this day, widely used by Internet users.
Etymology and generality of the emoji
In its literal sense, the word emoji means “image in letters”. The "e" for image and "moji" for letter. Compared to emoticons, emojis are more diverse and personified. Standardized for all devices and different social networks, it is still noticed that some relate to the typical Japanese culture. Among others, we can note the man who bends down to apologize, or the different foods such as noodles, sushi and ramen. However, despite their origin, smileys and emojis have been standardized and respond to what is called a unique code or unicode.
Laughing face emoji with smiling eyes
What better than this emoji to express joy and amusement? A yellow face with extremely smiling, almost laughing eyes, he embodies enthusiasm and joy. To maintain a warm discussion, this smiley is very appropriate. To differentiate between the many kinds of smileys that represent joy, this one is also appropriate in humorous situations.
React to a comic situation
No matter the register of humor, whether it's a tease, puns, funny puns or others, this smiley fits. To show your sense of humor in a comic context, feel free to use it. In another sense, the emoji with a smiling face and happy eyes helps to show that you are not taking a situation seriously.
Combine mischief and complicity
The eye shape of this emoji is exaggeratedly crinkled. It can express mischief, even a point of playfulness. Mockery is not excluded for a response to a joke. However, it can be taken badly if you do not share a certain familiarity and complicity with your interlocutor. However, the smiley with the laughing and amused eyes makes it possible to establish a relaxed and comfortable climate during a discussion.
This smiley which particularly relates joy and fun has several names. It can be recognized as the mocking emoji, or even the mocking smiley, but also the prankster emoji.
The different typographies that correspond to the laughing eyes and happy face emoji are: 🙂 🙂 =) (: and there is also a cat version. This smiley mainly conveys joy, although it can be gently sarcastic or a little mocking.
