Used when something looks irresistibly delicious or super attractive. It shows desire, craving, or strong admiration — for food, people, or even things you really want.
You’re scrolling through Instagram and see your friend’s perfectly baked cookies.
Okay but why do these look that good 🤤
Besides food, 🤤 is often used for people or things you find “hot” or deeply desirable — like a new outfit, a crush, or a dream vacation spot. Context decides if it’s playful or flirty.
🤤 toward a person (especially at work or online) can sound too thirsty or objectifying — stick to food pics unless you’re sure the vibe is mutual.
In Japanese chats, 🤤 almost always refers to delicious food — think “Looks so tasty 🤤”. It rarely carries a flirty tone, so using it for people would feel awkward or childish.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
Both show open mouths and a food-focused expression. 🤤 conveys intense craving and strong admiration, a nearly overwhelming desire. 😋 feels lighter and more content, a cheerful pleasure after or during tasting. The tone of 😋 is playful and satisfied, not urgent or obsessive. It emphasizes enjoyment and pleasure rather than longing, and it reads as happy and relaxed rather than hungry and frantic.
You might use 🤤 when describing something that makes you intensely crave it or when exaggerating attraction for dramatic effect. You might use 😋 when praising how good food tastes, sharing enjoyment, or showing pleasant anticipation of eating.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
Used when you’re super tired, bored, or about to crash. It shows you’re done for the day and just want to sleep — or sometimes that something is so dull it’s putting you to sleep.
Used to show warm, genuine happiness or quiet contentment. It’s calm, polite, and slightly shy — like a soft smile instead of a big laugh.
😋 A smiling face with closed, content eyes and its tongue sticking out to one side, as if savoring a tasty bite or licking its lips in anticipation. It’s commonly used to show that food tastes delicious or looks irresistible, conveying a satisfied “Yum!” or excitement about eating.
Used when you’re analyzing, judging, or pretending to be fancy while questioning something. It adds a “hmm, interesting…” tone — playful curiosity or light skepticism.
Used when something is disgusting — literally or figuratively. It shows strong rejection or grossed-out reaction, from bad food to bad takes.
