What Does the 😛 Emoji Mean?

We see the face with stuck-out tongue emoji all the time 😛, but what exactly does it mean? Just because it’s commonly used and one of the emojis you’ll see everywhere doesn’t mean the intentions behind it will always be obvious, which is why we’ve painstakingly broken it down for you below.

The 😛 Symbol

The face with stuck-out tongue emoji 😛 is a variation of the classic yellow smiley face with dot eyes and an open mouth, playfully sticking out a pink tongue.

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What 😛 Means

Think of this silly emoji as a less goofy version of the winking tongue out (😜) emoji and a toned down version of the closed eyes tongue out (😝) emoji, both of which lean a little more towards mocking or intense laughter.

The simplified 😛 is a silly, fun, cute and overall happy face that can be used in an array of contexts, no matter who it may be you’re texting at the time.

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😛 From a Guy

From a guy, 😛 often means, something like, “Yes, I know what I just said is goofy, and that’s okay.” It’s an admission of ridiculously and can mean they feel playful and open with you not afraid to show their silly side—which is a great sign! It’s also often used for flirting in a teasing way, following up certain statements to let you know that he knows precisely how something sounds, and he’s willing to stand behind it.

😛 From a Girl

From a girl, 😛 is usually a fun and sassy emoji conveying a light tone. It’s possible she just made a joke, or is showing she’s interested in you as more than a friend. Sometimes, it can even come off as slightly flirtatious. You may want to do some deeper digging to find out precisely what she means and if the way she shows romantic interest is by being over the top and silly.

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