emote

Etymology

The verb is a back-formation from emotion. The noun is derived from the verb.

verb

1. (transitive)
   1. To display or express (emotions, mental states, etc.) openly, particularly while acting, and especially in an excessive manner.
      In the Latin category, dancers begin the round in carnival mode, bouncing and curving voltas traveling down the length of the floor, emoting happy celebration in a Brazilianesque samba. 2017, Laurie Frederik, “Painting the Body Brown and Other Lessons on How to Dance Latin”, in Laurie Frederik, Kim Marra, Catherine Schuler, Showing Off, Showing Up: Studies of Hype, Heightened Performance, and Cultural Power, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Press, page 55
   2. To deliver (a speech), say (lines of a play, words), etc., in a dramatic or emotional manner, especially if overly so.
2. (intransitive)
   1. To display (excessive) emotion, especially while acting.
      Clint Eastwood, huh? You don't see him emoting all over the place, and what woman doesn't want to get down with "Dirty Harry," huh? 14 November 1999, Remi Aubuchon, “Fear and Loathing in Gotham”, in Jack & Jill, season 1, episode 7
   2. (Internet, text messaging) To express a virtual action, presented to other users as a graphic or reported speech, rather than sending a straightforward message.

noun

1. (Internet, text messaging) A virtual action expressed to other users as a graphic or reported speech rather than a straightforward message.
   She replied with an emote: "*hugs* I'm sorry"
2. (Internet, Twitch-speak) Short for emoticon.