smiley

Etymology

Diminutive of smile.

adj

1. Cheerful and happy; smiling.
   have a smiley demeanor
   a very smiley girl
2. (slang) Having one's throat slit from side to side.

noun

1. A simplified representation of a smiling face.
2. (Internet) A sequence of text characters used to represent a happy mood; especially :) or :-) or other depictions of smiling.
3. (rare) An improvised street weapon consisting of a length of chain with padlocks and other heavy objects affixed to one end.
4. (South Africa) A roasted sheep's head.
5. The type of piercing of the upper frenulum (upper lip).
   Smiley/Scrumper and Frowny Smiley and scrumper are both names for a piercing of the upper frenulum that attaches the center of the lip to the gums. 2011, Elayne Angel, The Piercing Bible: The Definitive Guide to Safe Body Piercing, Crossing Press, page 118