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.
