kiss mark

๐Ÿ’‹

kiss mark

Represents affection, flirtation, or playful romance. Itโ€™s the digital version of leaving a lipstick kissโ€”warm, teasing, and a little bold.

  • Youโ€™re saying goodnight to your partner after a long day.

    Sleep tight ๐Ÿ’‹

Subgroups
Unicode
U+1F48B
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version
E0.6
General

Can also mean self-confidence or sassโ€”used at the end of a cheeky comment (โ€œdonโ€™t wait up for me ๐Ÿ’‹โ€). Sometimes appears in beauty or makeup posts as a literal kiss mark.

Cross-cultural

In Japanese chats, ๐Ÿ’‹ tends to read as more comedic or exaggerated flirtation than genuine romanceโ€”itโ€™s something a friend might jokingly send after a compliment, closer to โ€œmwah!โ€ than a real kiss.

Heads-up

๐Ÿ’‹ can come off as too forward or flirty if sent out of context, especially in professional or casual friendships. If you just want to show affection without romantic tone, use โค๏ธ or ๐Ÿ˜˜ instead.

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Differences between ๐Ÿ’‹ (kiss mark) and ๐Ÿ˜˜ (face blowing a kiss)

Both are expressions of affection, one as a bold lip imprint. ๐Ÿ’‹ conveys a teasing, playful kiss. It reads as daring and cosmetic, confident and slightly provocative. ๐Ÿ˜˜ feels softer and more personal, offering warmth and gratitude along with flirtation. It suggests closeness and gentle affection rather than bold showmanship. The face adds emotional nuance, making the message sound caring and tender. The kiss mark sends a dramatic, stylish signal, while the blowing kiss leans toward intimate, affectionate sentiment.

Usage

Use ๐Ÿ’‹ when you want to send a bold, flirtatious tease or playful romantic signal. Use ๐Ÿ˜˜ when you want to convey warmth, gratitude, or a loving sign-off with someone close.

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