Used when you’re being playful, teasing, or joking around with someone you’re close to. It adds a “just kidding!” vibe — like sticking your tongue out after saying something cheeky.
You’re teasing your boyfriend after he bragged about winning a game.
Sure, champ 😝 enjoy it while it lasts!
Your boyfriend finally wins a Mario Kart race and shouts “Hooray!”
Hooray, look at you, speed demon 😝 enjoy it now—I’m taking the crown back next round.
Sometimes used to show carefree fun, silliness, or a “you can’t stop me” energy—like laughing at your own chaotic mood.
Overusing 😝 can make messages sound childish or unserious. In work chats or with people you don’t know well, it’s better to use 😄 or 😉 instead.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
Both show a tongue sticking out and playful mouths. 😝 conveys a rowdy, cheeky tease and a stronger, in-your-face jokey vibe. 😛 feels milder and more easygoing, like a friendly grin with a wink. The tone of 😛 is light and teasing rather than chaotic or exaggerated. It reads as warm and personable, hinting at sarcasm without roughness, and it comes across calmer and more casual compared with the louder, more rambunctious energy of 😝.
You might use 😝 when joking with close friends who know your sense of humor and where an extra burst of silliness fits the mood. You might use 😛 when making a gentle tease in a casual conversation or when you want to soften a sarcastic remark without sounding too intense.
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