AIM, or AOL Instant Messenger, was the instant messaging program that started it all. Since its introduction in 1997, tens of millions of people have used AIM to chat online. If you're one of the millions of AIM users, you can use the emoticon shortcuts below to add some fun smileys to your messages.
Download AIM. Smiley images courtesy of AOL, Inc.
| Shortcut | Smiley | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| O:-) | ![]() | Angel |
| :-D | ![]() | Big Grin |
| :'( | ![]() | Crying |
| :-[ | ![]() | Embarrassed |
| :-! | ![]() | Foot in Mouth |
| :-( | ![]() | Frown |
| :( | ![]() | Frown |
| :-\ | ![]() | Hmmm |
| 8-) | ![]() | Joe Cool |
| :-* | ![]() | Kiss |
| :-X | ![]() | Lips are Sealed |
| :-$ | ![]() | Money Mouth |
| :-) | ![]() | Smile |
| :) | ![]() | Smile |
| :-P | ![]() | Sticking Tongue Out |
| =-O | ![]() | Uh-oh |
| ;-) | ![]() | Winking |
| ;) | ![]() | Winking |
| >:O | ![]() | Yelling |


















