😘
face blowing a kiss
Unicode: 1F618
Description
A yellow circular face winking, with puckered lips as if blowing a kiss. It often has a small red heart next to the mouth, though the heart can vary by platform.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > face-affection
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents affection, flirtation, playfulness, or sending a kiss. It conveys lighthearted fondness or a playful gesture.
Backstory
This emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It's a digital representation of blowing a kiss, a classic gesture of affection.
Usage Examples
- Saying goodbye affectionately: 'See you later! Europeo'
- Flirting: 'You're looking good tonight! Europeo'
- Expressing gratitude playfully: 'Thanks for the help! Europeo'
- Sending well wishes: 'Thinking of you! Europeo'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely used for flirting, expressing affection, or ending a friendly message.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, but sometimes used more broadly as a cute or playful closing.