smiley
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a small picture or a set of keyboard symbols that shows a smiling face in a message.
n.a graphical icon or a sequence of keyboard characters used in digital communication to represent a smiling face.
Simple“He added a yellow smiley at the end of his text to show he was joking.”
In context“The early internet was dominated by text-based smileys before the colourful emoji sets we use today became standardised.”
SynonymsemoticonemojiAntonymsfrowny - 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.having a happy face or smiling a lot.
adj.characterised by a cheerful disposition or the frequent act of smiling.
Simple“The new teacher is very smiley and makes the students feel welcome.”
In context“Despite the long hours and difficult conditions, the staff remained remarkably smiley and attentive to the guests' needs.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a traditional South African dish made from a roasted sheep's head.
n.a traditional South African culinary preparation consisting of a roasted sheep's head.
Simple“While visiting Cape Town, he tried a smiley at a local street market.”
In context“The dish is colloquially known as a smiley because the heat of the oven causes the sheep's lips to pull back, revealing its teeth.”
UsageCommon in South African English; usually refers to street food.