😘
Unicode
U+1F618
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version
E0.6

face blowing a kiss

Definitions & examples

Expresses affection, gratitude, or playful love. It’s warm and flirty, often used between people who are close β€” like partners, crushes, or best friends β€” to show care or end a message on a loving note.

  • Your boyfriend just sent a sweet good-night message, and you want to reply affectionately.

    Sleep well 😘 can’t wait to see you tomorrow.

General

Can also be used platonically to show gratitude or cheer someone up β€” think of it as a friendly air-kiss.

  • Your best friend helped you fix a last-minute outfit crisis before a party.

    You’re literally my lifesaver 😘 love you for this!

Heads-up

In professional or less-familiar contexts, avoid 😘; it’s often read as flirtatious. Use πŸ™‚ or 😊 for neutral warmth.

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Differences between 😘 (face blowing a kiss) and πŸ˜— (kissing face)

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Both 😘 face blowing a kiss and πŸ˜— kissing face convey affection and warmth, and both can soften a message or show gratitude; they function as friendly, emotive punctuation that signals care and connection. The differences are in intensity and context: 😘 is warmer and flirtier, often used between partners, crushes, or very close friends to add a playful, romantic or intimately grateful tone, whereas πŸ˜— is milder and more neutral, suitable for small, gentle gestures of fondness or polite warmth without overt romantic intent; use πŸ˜— when you want to be sweet and cordial rather than suggestive, and reserve 😘 for more intimate, teasing, or clearly affectionate exchanges where a stronger emotional or romantic subtext is intended.

Usage

Use 😘 when you are speaking to a partner, crush, or very close friend and want to add flirtation or clear affection. Use πŸ˜— when you want to express gentle warmth, mild fondness, or polite gratitude without implying romance.

Differences between 😘 (face blowing a kiss) and πŸ˜™ (kissing face with smiling eyes)

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Both 😘 (face blowing a kiss) and πŸ˜™ (kissing face with smiling eyes) convey affection and warmth, often closing messages on a loving or grateful note and signaling closeness; they share a gentle, positive tone suitable for friendly exchanges. The key difference is that 😘 reads as more flirtatious and intentionally playfulβ€”it’s commonly used between romantic partners, crushes, or very close friends to add a touch of charm or teasing intimacyβ€”whereas πŸ˜™ feels softer and more platonic, best for tender, caring sign-offs like a gentle β€œgoodnight” or a mellow thank-you; use πŸ˜™ when you want to express affection without overt flirtation, keeping the tone comforting and quietly warm. The Target emoji’s tone is calm and soothing, appropriate for family, close friends, or partners in low-key moments; it suits bedtime messages, casual appreciations, or small reassurances where a subtle, caring vibe is desired.

Usage

Use 😘 when you want to add playful flirtation or overt affection to a message to a partner, crush, or very close friend. Use πŸ˜™ when you want to send a soft, gentle kiss that feels caring and non-flirtatious, such as a quiet goodnight or a warm thank-you.

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