Used to show light teasing, joking, or playful sarcasm — it’s like saying something with a grin and a wink. Less chaotic than 🤪, it’s the friendly “just kidding!” emoji.
You text your friend after stealing a fry from their plate.
Oops, guess that one’s mine now 😛
You’re joking with your boyfriend after he called you “lazy” for staying in bed all morning.
Hey, I call it energy saving mode 😛
Also used to make flirty or cheeky messages sound playful instead of serious — like teasing without crossing the line.
In some contexts 😛 can look mildly suggestive, especially in DMs; use it only when the relationship is clearly casual or close.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
Both are silly faces with tongues showing playful emotion. 😛 conveys light teasing, joking, or playful sarcasm. It feels like a grin and a wink, a friendly just kidding. 😝 turns that playfulness up a notch with tighter eyes and a more exaggerated expression. It reads like teasing among close friends, louder and more emphatic. The tone is rowdier and more emphatic than 😛, signaling exuberant mischief rather than gentle ribbing.
Use 😛 when you want to tease lightly in mixed-company chats or to soften a sarcastic remark without sounding too close. Use 😝 when you’re joking more boldly with a friend or someone you’re familiar with to underline affectionate mischief.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
