Shows sly confidence or cheeky satisfaction — like saying “hehe, I got away with it.” It’s playful, a bit smug, and often used when you’re teasing or being clever.
You secretly finished your teammate’s leftover fries.
Might’ve borrowed a few fries 😼
😼
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- U+1F63C
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- E0.6
cat with wry smile
Definitions & examples
Can imply mild flirtation or teasing arrogance — “Guess who aced the test 😼.”
In Brazilian chats, 😼 sometimes conveys malícia — a mix of mischief and charm. It can read as “naughty but cute,” often with a flirty undertone rather than actual arrogance.
Using 😼 in serious or professional chats can sound smug or self-satisfied; keep it to playful contexts only.
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Differences between 😼 (cat with wry smile) and 😏 (smirking face)
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😼 cat with wry smile and 😏 smirking face both convey sly confidence and playful teasing, signaling a sense of knowingness and light mischief rather than outright hostility; they can be used to punctuate a cheeky remark, celebrate a small triumph, or hint at an inside joke. The key difference is tone and nuance: 😼 leans more whimsical and mischievous with an animalistic, teasing vibe that reads as smug but playful, often used among friends to brag innocently or tease someone after a clever move; 😏 is more human and ambiguous, ranging from teasing smugness to subtle flirtation and a suggestive, knowing glance, making it suitable when you want to imply secret knowledge, mild seduction, or a dry, confident retort. Choose 😼 for lighthearted, humorous gloating and playful teasing; choose 😏 for understated confidence, flirtatious insinuation, or a more suggestive, self-assured tone.
Usage
You might use 😼 when you’re jokingly proud of outsmarting a friend or playfully rubbing in a small victory. You might use 😏 when you want to hint at having inside information, offer a flirtatious nudge, or deliver a dry, confident comeback.
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