What are Twitch emotes and how can I use them?

Twitch emotes are custom icons or characters used by streamers and viewers to express emotions, reactions, or inside jokes during live broadcasts. These emotes serve as a unique form of communication within the Twitch community. Streamers can submit their own emotes, while viewers can unlock additional emotes by subscribing to a channel. To use Twitch emotes, simply type the corresponding emote command in the chat box, usually represented by a specific text surrounded by colons or other symbols. The emote will then be displayed in the chat for everyone to see. Some emotes are common across Twitch, while others are exclusive to certain channels or events. Using emotes adds fun and enhances engagement while watching or interacting with Twitch streamers.