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.
More on face savoring food
Both 🤤 drooling face and 😋 face savoring food convey strong positive reactions to food and attraction, and both are playful, expressive ways to show enthusiasm; they can be used interchangeably in casual chats about appetizing meals or desirable items to signal eagerness. Differences are that 🤤 drooling face carries a more intense, craving-driven tone that can suggest lustful desire, overwhelming attraction, or an almost uncontrollable want—suitable for decadent, mouthwatering visuals or when you want to exaggerate longing—whereas 😋 face savoring food is warmer and more contented, signaling pleasure, satisfaction, and anticipation of taste rather than raw craving; it fits friendly food praise, sharing a tasty experience, or a satisfied “this is delicious” reaction. Use 🤤 when you want to amplify desire or dramatize how irresistible something appears; use 😋 to express simple happiness about flavor, enjoyment, or culinary excitement without leaning toward sensual intensity.
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.
