"reaction image" meaning in All languages combined

See reaction image on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: reaction images [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} reaction image (plural reaction images)
  1. (Internet, formal) An image used in lieu of text, emoticons or emojis to express one's physical reaction or emotional state. Tags: Internet, formal Categories (topical): Internet Synonyms: reaction gif, reaction pic (english: regular usage) Related terms: lolcat
    Sense id: en-reaction_image-en-noun-wC2UG5HX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2015, Charlie White, “On ”, in Vision Anew: The Lens and Screen Arts, page 222:",
          "text": "In its most basic form, the reaction image does what its name suggests: it represents the user's response to written or visual information within a conversation thread with other users",
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          "ref": "2018, Jonathan S. Carter, “Debating Memes: Networked Democracy and the Politics of Cynical Laughter”, in Televised Presidential Debates in a Changing Media Environment:",
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          "ref": "2019, Giorgia Aiello & Katy Parry, Visual Communication: Understanding Images in Media Culture, SAGE publishing:",
          "text": "One version of the 'Lonely Theresa May' meme also references the more established 'This is Fine' meme typically used as a reaction image to convey a sense of self-denial 'in the face of a hopeless situation'.",
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          "ref": "2023, Jieun Kiaer, Emoji Speak: Communication and Behaviours on Social Media, Bloomsbury Publishing:",
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