Emoticobligation Edit Meaning

1.

The urge, when writing an ironic or sarcastic email, to include an smiley-face “emoticon”—even if you absolutely hate those little things.

I felt I had an emoticobligation after writing that sarcastic email to my stupid coworker.

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2.

The urge, when writing an ironic or sarcastic email, to include an smiley-face “emoticon”—even if you absolutely expletive hate those expletive little things

—Oxford English Dictionary, deleted excerpt, 2004 edition

I really felt an emoticobligation after writing that nasty email to my stupid coworker.

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