emote

Everyday

1. To show feelings in a strong, often over-the-top way, especially when acting. tree →
2. (gaming, slang) An «emote» is an animation or small picture that a character in a video game does to show a feeling, like a dance or a wave. tree →

In the lessons

In drama, an actor who emotes too much is overacting. In children's online life, emotes are dances and gestures in games or symbols in chat. Phrases: «emote on stage», «buy an emote», «use an emote».

Examples

• The actor emoted wildly, waving his arms about. tree →
• In drama class we practised how to emote without shouting. tree →
• She did a victory dance emote after winning the game. tree →
• He spent his pocket money on a new emote. tree →
• The singer emoted every word of the sad song. tree →
• Chat filled with laughing emotes. tree →

Note

Regular verb, often a bit mocking: it suggests too much feeling. The gaming noun is newer slang. Related: emotion, emoji (not the same thing as an emote, though similar).