winking face with tongue

Definitions & examples

Shows playful teasing or a silly joke, the kind of “just kidding!” tone that keeps things light. In many situations, it’s basically a built-in friendly buffer, like bubble wrap for a cheeky comment so people don’t take it the wrong way.

You’re making a tongue-in-cheek invite using the “Four Seasons Total Landscaping” meme.
Hey girl, pack a bag—I’m inviting you to move into Four Seasons… Total Landscaping 😜 I reserved the deluxe mulch-view suite.
Your boyfriend boasts about “cooking dinner,” which turns out to be instant noodles.
Wow, a true culinary icon 😜 should I call Michelin or just your fan club?

General

Can also be used for playful flirting or to lighten up a mildly bold comment — think of it as adding a wink so people know you’re joking.

Heads-up

Overusing 😜 can make messages feel immature or overly flirty; in friendly chats it’s fun, but skip it in professional or serious conversations.

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Differences between 😜 (winking face with tongue) and 🤪 (zany face)

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Both 😜 winking face with tongue and 🤪 zany face signal humor and a non-serious intent, easing potentially sharp remarks and inviting a lighthearted read; both work as social buffers that reduce tension and cue playful intent rather than literal meaning. The key difference is tone and intensity: 😜 is a cheeky, conspiratorial tease suited to gentle joking, mild sarcasm, or softening a flirtatious or teasing line, while 🤪 leans into exuberant, chaotic goofiness—better for wild excitement, absurd antics, or intentionally over-the-top silliness; use 😜 when you want to signal ‘‘just kidding’’ with a wink and low-key charm, and choose 🤪 when you want to convey playful chaos, harmless weirdness, or a louder, more unhinged comedic energy.

Usage

Use 😜 to cushion a playful jab or light tease among friends or coworkers to keep tone friendly and casual. Use 🤪 to highlight that you’re being extravagantly silly or whimsically chaotic, especially when signaling over-the-top excitement or harmless weirdness.

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