Represents talking, chatting, or sharing thoughts. It’s the visual shorthand for “someone said something,” often used to show you’re in a conversation or about to speak your mind.
You’re posting a screenshot of a funny text exchange.
The group chat was wild today 💬😂
Often used to symbolize communication or open dialogue in social media captions (“Let’s talk about it 💬”). It can also stand in for messaging apps or chatrooms in posts.
In Japanese chats and online spaces, 💬 is strongly associated with manga speech bubbles—it gives a light, expressive, slightly cute feeling. People might use it when quoting lines, posting commentary, or showing excitement to join a conversation.
Sending 💬 alone can feel vague, like “I’m expecting you to talk.” Add text or an emoji combo (💬🙂, 💬💡) to clarify your tone and keep it friendly.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
More on thought balloon
Both 💬 speech balloon and 💭 thought balloon signal communication around ideas and feelings, and both are used to indicate a mental or conversational focus rather than an action; they often appear in messages to show a stance toward content and can be used to soften statements or frame reactions. The key difference is tone and intent: 💬 speech balloon conveys outward expression, dialogue, and an invitation to respond—it's direct, social, and appropriate for reporting speech, asking questions, or announcing information—whereas 💭 thought balloon conveys internal reflection, imagination, hesitation, or silent reaction—it's inward, contemplative, and suited for sharing personal musings, daydreams, or private reactions that don't require an immediate reply. Use 💭 when you want to suggest that a comment is speculative, introspective, or playful in a private, imaginative way, and use 💬 when you want to indicate spoken words, open conversation, or to prompt engagement from others.
Use 💬 to mark that you are speaking, asking, or inviting a reply in a conversation. Use 💭 to indicate that you are thinking aloud, reflecting privately, or sharing a daydream without expecting an immediate response.
More on left speech bubble
💬 speech balloon and 🗨️ left speech bubble both signify spoken words and conversation, signaling that someone is talking, sharing thoughts, or indicating dialogue; they function as shorthand for speech in messages and captions and both invite interaction or response. The key difference is tone and emphasis: 💬 speech balloon feels neutral and general-purpose, suitable for casual chat, group discussions, or indicating that a message is part of an ongoing exchange, whereas 🗨️ left speech bubble carries a slightly more pointed, intimate or confessional nuance, as if quoting someone who spoke up or highlighting a specific remark; use 🗨️ to draw attention to a memorable line, a candid admission, or a highlighted quote and use 💬 for everyday conversation, announcements, or open invitations to talk.
You can use 💬 when you want to indicate casual chatting, group conversation, or that you’re sharing thoughts in a neutral, approachable way. You can use 🗨️ when you want to emphasize a quoted line, a candid statement, or highlight that someone spoke up with a pointed or intimate message.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
