The emoji 😗, known as the “Kissing Face,” is commonly used to convey a sense of affection, warmth, or greeting. It typically represents a kiss being given in a more subdued and affectionate manner, often used in friendly or familial contexts.
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Meaning
Emotion
😗
Kissing Face, often used to express a subtle and affectionate gesture, like a friendly or familial kiss.
Affection, warmth, friendliness
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Often used to show a gentle form of affection or a friendly gesture, possibly in a platonic context.
Similarly used to convey subtle affection or warmth, often in a friendly, non-romantic manner.
Year it Began Trending
Primary Community
(The exact year is uncertain, but emojis gained widespread use in the 2010s.)
General internet users, especially in contexts of friendly, affectionate communication.
Snapchat Meaning
Instagram Meaning
Used to express affection or friendliness in personal messages or stories.
Often used in captions and comments as a gesture of warmth or friendly affection.
Examples and Other Meanings:
“Good luck with your presentation 😗” Emotion: Support, friendliness Intention: Offering encouragement and support with a friendly, affectionate gesture.
“Sending love to everyone today 😗” Emotion: General affection, warmth Intention: Expressing a broad sentiment of love and positivity in a gentle, affectionate manner.