emote

== English == === Etymology === The verb is a back-formation from emotion. The noun is derived from the verb. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɪˈməʊt/ (General American) IPA(key): /əˈmoʊt/, /i-/, (noun also) IPA(key): /ˈiˌmoʊt/ Rhymes: -əʊt === Verb === emote (third-person singular simple present emotes, present participle emoting, simple past and past participle emoted) (originally US) (transitive) To display or express (emotions, mental states, etc.) openly, particularly while acting, and especially in an excessive manner. [from early 20th c.] To deliver (a speech), say (lines of a play, words), etc., in a dramatic or emotional manner, especially if overly so. [from early 20th c.] (intransitive) To display (excessive) emotion, especially while acting. [from early 20th c.] Synonym: emotionalize (Internet, text messaging) To express a virtual action, presented to other users as a graphic or reported speech, rather than sending a straightforward message. (video games) To perform a short action, such as a gesture or a dance move, which may be seen by other players but does not have any effect on gameplay. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === emote (plural emotes) (Internet, text messaging) A virtual action expressed to other users as a graphic or reported speech rather than a straightforward message. (Internet, Twitch-speak) Clipping of emoticon. (video games) A short action, such as a gesture or a dance move, which may be seen by other players but does not have any effect on gameplay. ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === emotion on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Anagrams === emeto- == Latin == === Participle === ēmōte vocative masculine singular of ēmōtus