๐Ÿ˜—

kissing face

Last updated: 06/05/2026

๐Ÿ˜— kissing face, usually shown as a yellow face with pursed lips and simple eyes.

The kissing face emoji is commonly used to represent a friendly kiss, a gentle whistle, or a casual greeting. It can refer to blowing a kiss to friends or family, expressing mild affection, or showing a relaxed and carefree mood. It gives a friendly and innocent feeling, and because the lips look like they are whistling, it can also suggest a calm or nonchalant attitude in various social contexts.

In chats and captions, you can use it for a casual greeting, such as โ€œHey there ๐Ÿ˜—, hope youโ€™re having a good morning.โ€ For a friendly sign-off, you could write โ€œThanks for the help, see you later ๐Ÿ˜—!โ€ In an innocent or whistling moment, it can also appear in โ€œI have no idea what happened ๐Ÿ˜—, I was just walking by.โ€

  • Your close friend just helped you with something small, and you want to thank them sweetly but casually.

    Youโ€™re the best ๐Ÿ˜— thanks for saving me again!

Unicode
U+1F617
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version

Platform rendering differences

kissing face appearance on Apple

Apple

kissing face appearance on Microsoft

Microsoft

kissing face appearance on Twemoji

Twemoji

kissing face appearance on Noto

Noto

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Differences between ๐Ÿ˜— (kissing face) and ๐Ÿ˜˜ (face blowing a kiss)

Both show puckered lips and a small kiss. ๐Ÿ˜— conveys a gentle, friendly gesture, expressing mild fondness. ๐Ÿ˜˜ feels warmer and more playful, with a flirtatious sparkle and an explicit air of affection. The tone of ๐Ÿ˜˜ leans toward flirtation and closeness rather than casual warmth. ๐Ÿ˜˜ often reads as more intimate and emphatic about feelings, while ๐Ÿ˜— stays soft and understated.

Usage

You might send ๐Ÿ˜— to a colleague, acquaintance, or friend to express mild gratitude or warmth without romantic implications. Prefer ๐Ÿ˜˜ for close relationshipsโ€”partners, crushes, or best friendsโ€”when you want to be affectionate, playful, or end a message with a loving tone.

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kissing face with smiling eyes

๐Ÿ˜™ kissing face with smiling eyes, usually shown as a yellow face with smiling eyes and puckered lips. The kissing face with smiling eyes emoji is commonly used to express affection, friendliness, or a casual greeting. It can refer to giving a kiss to a friend or family member, saying goodbye in a warm way, or simply showing appreciation. Because of its smiling eyes, it feels friendly and affectionate, giving off a more genuine and lighthearted tone when communicating with close acquaintances. In chats and captions, you can use it for a casual greeting or goodbye, such as โ€œSee you tomorrow ๐Ÿ˜™! Have a great night.โ€ For a friendly thank you, you could write โ€œThanks for the help ๐Ÿ˜™, you are the best!โ€ In a more romantic or sweet context, it can also appear in โ€œSending you a little kiss ๐Ÿ˜™ to brighten your day.โ€

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๐Ÿ˜š kissing face with closed eyes, usually shown as a yellow face with closed eyes, rosy cheeks, and puckered lips. The kissing face with closed eyes emoji is commonly used to express affection, love, or a friendly goodbye. It can refer to a physical kiss, a sweet gesture toward a partner, or a sincere way to say thank you to a close friend. Because the eyes are shut, it gives a sweet and affectionate feeling, often suggesting a more intimate or heartfelt tone than other kissing symbols. In chats and captions, you can use it for a sweet goodnight message, such as โ€œGoodnight, sleep tight ๐Ÿ˜š see you tomorrow.โ€ For a grateful reply to a friend, you could write โ€œThanks for the help ๐Ÿ˜š you are the best!โ€ In a reaction to a cute photo, it can also appear in โ€œLook at those chubby cheeks ๐Ÿ˜š so adorable.โ€

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smiling face with open hands

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