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A new moon with a smiling face, as the Man in the Moon. Generally depicts the moon as a dark disc with a slightly smiling human face and nose.
See also đ New Moon. May be used to represent the moon more generally. Popularly perceived as creepy, used to throw shade (express disapproval), or convey various suggestive or ironic sentiments.
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Googleâs face previously evoked Lenny Face, Microsoftâs eyes appeared closed, and Facebookâs face was a simple smiley.
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