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emote
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As a verb, emote means display or express (emotions, mental states, etc.) openly, particularly while acting, and especially in an excessive manner. As a noun, it means a virtual action expressed to other users as a graphic or reported speech rather than a straightforward message.
Meanings of emote
7 meaningsverb
To display or express (emotions, mental states, etc.) openly, particularly while acting, and especially in an excessive manner.
To deliver (a speech), say (lines of a play, words), etc., in a dramatic or emotional manner, especially if overly so.
To display (excessive) emotion, especially while acting.
(Internet, text messaging) To express a virtual action, presented to other users as a graphic or reported speech, rather than sending a straightforward message.
Give expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie role
noun
internettext messagingA virtual action expressed to other users as a graphic or reported speech rather than a straightforward message.
“She replied with an emote: "*hugs* I'm sorry"”
internettwitch-speakShort for emoticon.
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).