kissing face with smiling eyes
Unicode: 1F619
Description
A yellow circular face winking, with a slight smile and a kissy face or puckered lips, indicating a playful or flirtatious mood.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > face-affection
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents playfulness, flirtation, a kiss, or a sense of lighthearted jest. It can also convey an 'I'm just kidding' sentiment.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010) and has since become a popular way to convey a 'flying kiss' or a general sense of playful affection in digital communication. It's a versatile emoji for lighthearted interactions.
Usage Examples
- Sending a virtual kiss: 'Goodnight! 😘'
- Playful teasing: 'Oh, so you think so, huh? 😘'
- After a compliment: 'Thanks, you too! 😘'
- Signing off a friendly message: 'Talk soon! 😘'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used for playful winks, blowing a kiss, or indicating a sarcastic/joking remark without malice.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often used for cute interactions or to soften a statement, appearing less overtly romantic than in some Western contexts.