😆 – Roarin
😉 – Ay ay!
😊 – Chufft
😋 – Sleverin
😎 – Cuil as!
😍 – Luv herts
😘 – Winch
😗 – Gie's a kiss!
😙 – Nippin
😚 – Luvin it!
☺️ – Made up!
— Michael Dempster (@DrMDempster) July 17, 2017
😯 – Awe
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