Shows a gentle, affectionate gesture — like sending a small kiss or expressing mild fondness. It feels soft and friendly, often used to show gratitude or warmth without being too romantic.
Your close friend just helped you with something small, and you want to thank them sweetly but casually.
You’re the best 😗 thanks for saving me again!
Sometimes used just to soften a message or end it kindly — more like a friendly sign-off than a literal kiss.
You’re wrapping up a casual chat with a friend after venting about your day.
Anyway, I’ll stop complaining now 😗 talk soon!
If sent to coworkers or casual acquaintances, it can look flirty; use 🙂 or 😊 instead when you just mean friendliness.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
Both show puckered lips and a small kiss. 😗 conveys a gentle, friendly gesture, expressing mild fondness. 😘 feels warmer and more playful, with a flirtatious sparkle and an explicit air of affection. The tone of 😘 leans toward flirtation and closeness rather than casual warmth. 😘 often reads as more intimate and emphatic about feelings, while 😗 stays soft and understated.
You might send 😗 to a colleague, acquaintance, or friend to express mild gratitude or warmth without romantic implications. Prefer 😘 for close relationships—partners, crushes, or best friends—when you want to be affectionate, playful, or end a message with a loving tone.
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