Emoji (en. Emoji)

/ɛˈmoʊ.dʒi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Symbols or pictures used in digital communication to express emotions or ideas.
He used an emoji to show his happiness.
Gumamit siya ng emoji upang ipakita ang kanyang kasiyahan.
A type of graphic representing objects, people, or emotions.
The heart emoji is often used to express love.
Ang emoji ng puso ay madalas na ginagamit upang ipahayag ang pag-ibig.

Etymology

Japanese, from the words 'e' (picture) and 'moji' (character).

Common Phrases and Expressions

use the emoji
To express emotions in online communication.
gamitin ang emoji

Related Words

emoticon
Simple symbols or characters used to express emotion, especially in text.
emoticon
sticker
Printed images or symbols typically used in messaging apps.
sticker

Slang Meanings

Laughter
I just used emojis because I was laughing so hard at this video!
Sa sobrang saya ng video na 'to, puro emoji na lang ako sa kakatawa!
Expression of emotion
Emojis are like shortcuts to express how you feel.
Ang mga emoji ay parang shortcuts para ipahayag ang nararamdaman mo.
Giddy feeling
I've never seen a love emoji that made me feel so giddy!
Ngayon lang ako nakakita ng love emoji na sobrang nakakakilig!
Sarcastic
I use this emoji to be sarcastic with my friends.
Ginagamit ko 'yung emoji na ito para maging sarkastiko sa mga kaibigan ko.