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The history of emojis | BBC News
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Haer posted on 2026/04/12Ever wondered how those little yellow faces took over the world? Dive into the fascinating history of emojis, from their humble beginnings to becoming a global language! You'll pick up some cool vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of digital culture along the way.
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US /ˈkærəktɚ/
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UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2
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US /ɪˈvɑlv/
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UK /ɪ'vɒlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop certain features
- To develop or change slowly over time
B1
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US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
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UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/
- Transitive Verb
- To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- To show or describe something in a particular way
A2TOEIC
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US /dɪˈfɔlt/
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UK /dɪ'fɔ:lt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Automatic setting when no indicated preference
- Failure to meet an agreement or make a payment
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fail to meet as agreed; failure to pay
- To return to a previously determined state
B2TOEIC
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