":)
v., also (:", text representation of a smiley salute, generally in a casual but respective manner. Chat programs (AOL, YIM, AIM, MSN) often display graphic smiley, so users of this term often use (:" instead.
Commander1: Obey me!
Follower1: Yes sir! ":)
Commander1: That's my good minion!
Follower1: Yes sir! ":)
Commander1: That's my good minion!