:-{} Meaning in Chat or Text Messages Online

":-{}" is a slang used to express blowing a kiss in an online conversation or chat. It is a way of expressing affection, love or attraction towards someone. The symbols used in this slang represent a person puckering up their lips for a kiss, and the curly brackets represent the person's arms hugging themselves.

Examples:
- Aww, that's so sweet! Thank you for the virtual kiss :-{}
- He just sent me a message with a heart and :-{}, I think he really likes me!
- I can't hug you right now, but here's something for you :-{}