What Does the 😁 Emoji Mean?

A far cry from other teeth-bearing emojis (looking at you, 😬), the "grinning face" emoji is one that is simply beaming with joy.

What Does 😁 Mean?

In a text, the 😁 face can mean any variety of cheerful things ranging from general happiness to excitement. However, context can make a big difference in deciphering the specific meaning of this emoji.

 

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😁 From a Guy

Sure, he might just be happy, but a guy might also be conveying something a little more mischievous, especially if he's suggesting a plan to hang out or wants you to ditch existing plans to hang with him instead.

 

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😁 From a Girl

The 😁 is a pretty boisterous and cheerful smiley, so if it's coming from a girl with a typically lively exposition, just consider this emoji an extension of her upbeat self.

 

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😁 From a Friend

Again, they could just be happy—or, they could be trying to put a positive spin on things that are looking otherwise pretty grim.

 

Wondering what another popular emoji might mean? Click HERE to find out what the 😏 emoji means.