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 😼
cat with wry smile
😼cat with wry smile
Definitions & examples
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- Subgroups
- Unicode
- U+1F63C
- Variant status
- Fully-qualified
- Emoji version
- E0.6
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)
Both are sly grins. 😼 conveys mischievous, feline smugness and playful teasing. It feels cheeky and self-satisfied, with a hint of mock triumph. 😏 reads more human and subtle, with a lower, knowing arrogance and a cooler edge. The smirk leans toward flirtation or private amusement with less overt glee. The cat is animated and impish, the smirking face is quieter and more insinuating, suggesting quiet confidence rather than conspicuous triumph.
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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👿
angry face with horns
- Group
- Smileys & Emotion
- Subgroup
- face-negative
🤭
face with hand over mouth
- Group
- Smileys & Emotion
- Subgroup
- face-hand