Wiktionary:Word of the day/2021/August 17

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Word of the day
for August 17
emote v
  1. (transitive)
    1. To display or express (emotions, mental states, etc.) openly, particularly while acting, and especially in an excessive manner.
    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.
    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.

emote n

  1. (Internet, text messaging) A virtual action expressed to other users as a graphic or reported speech rather than a straightforward message.
  2. (Internet, Twitch-speak) Short for emoticon.
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