moodcode

noun
UK /ˈmuːd.kəʊd/
US /ˈmuːd.koʊd/

A special code that shows how someone is feeling.

She typed a happy moodcode so her friends knew she was in a good mood.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short set of letters or symbols used in a game or app to stand for a character's mood.

The game let players pick a moodcode for their avatar before each match.

3. A private signal between friends that means a certain feeling without saying it out loud.

They made a moodcode with a wink that meant 'I'm tired but happy.'

4. A label on a message or post that tells others the writer's emotional state.

His post had a grumpy moodcode, so everyone knew to cheer him up.

5. A pattern of colors or icons on a screen that represents a mood.

The app changed its moodcode to soft blue when the user felt calm.