😻
Subgroups
Unicode
U+1F63B
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version
E0.6

smiling cat with heart-eyes

Definitions & examples

Shows adoration, excitement, or intense affection β€” but with a playful, dramatic twist. It’s like saying β€œI’m obsessed!” in a cute, over-the-top way. Think fangirl energy or instant love for something adorable.

  • You see your favorite singer drop a surprise new photo.

    I’m literally screaming 😻

General

😻 is often used to gush over cute animals, idols, or aesthetic things β€” especially cats, desserts, or people. In flirty chats, it can mean β€œyou’re so hot I can’t deal” but stays soft and non-explicit. It’s the perfect mix of fangirl scream + visual sparkle.

Cross-cultural

In Japan, 😻 leans more toward β€œkawaii overload” than romance. It’s often used for adorable pets, anime characters, or sweet treats β€” basically anything that makes you go β€œγ‹γ‚γ„γ„γ€œοΌβ€ (β€œso cute!”). On LINE, it’s common in cheerful, wholesome messages, not flirty ones. The vibe is pure joy rather than crush energy.

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Differences between 😻 (smiling cat with heart-eyes) and 😍 (smiling face with heart-eyes)

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Both 😻 and 😍 convey strong affection, admiration, and excitement, making them interchangeable when you want to express love or enthusiastic approval; they share the heart-eyes visual that signals emotional intensity and delight. The key difference is tone and nuance: 😻 carries a playful, dramatic, almost fangirl energy that reads as adorably obsessed or theatrically excited, best for reacting to cute animals, over-the-top fandom moments, or when you want to add a cheeky, effusive flourish; 😍 is warmer and more general-purpose, expressing sincere admiration and delight without the added theatricality, fitting compliments to people, praise for outfits or food, and everyday expressions of being impressed. Use 😻 when you want to amplify humor and cute obsession, and choose 😍 when you want a straightforward, heartfelt, enthusiastic response.

Usage

You might use 😻 to gush over a pet photo, a ridiculous fashion moment, or something you find irresistibly cute; be playful and dramatic. Use 😍 to warmly compliment someone’s appearance, praise a meal, or show genuine admiration in a friendly, sincere way.

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