What Does the 😜 Emoji Mean?

jan 22, 2023

Feeling playful? Then it might be a good time to include one specific emoji in your texts: 😜

What 😜 Means in Texting

The "winking face with tongue" emoji (very literal description, we know) is rarely used in serious situations, instead commonly found when someone is showing:

Excitement
Flirtation
Wackiness
Fun
Joking
Sarcasm

Also read about: What Does the 😆 Emoji Mean?

How to Use 😜

Think of 😜 like the emoji form of saying, "just kidding." You might see it when someone wants to make it obvious that they're being sarcastic—but it could also be a bit flirty when sent in the right way by the right person.

Also read about: What Does the 😡 Emoji Mean?

😜 From a Crush

How is 😜 used flirtatiously, you might ask? In certain contexts, it can be used to say "I like you" without saying it. It's cheeky, with the playful tongue out and the suggestive wink, so if your crush sends it your way—whether they're a guy or a girl—you might want to follow up to see if they reciprocate your feelings.

Keep your eye out, and click HERE to read more about what it (and other emojis) could mean when sent by your crush.