face with tongue
Unicode: 1F61B
Description
A yellow circular face winking with one eye closed and sticking its tongue out. It suggests playfulness, humor, or teasing.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > face-tongue
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents playfulness, joking, silliness, teasing, or lighthearted fun. It can also convey mischief or irony.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It's a digital representation of the traditional 'sticking out tongue' face gesture, which is universally recognized as a playful or teasing act. Its combination with a wink adds an extra layer of mischief and fun.
Usage Examples
- Joking with friends: 'I'm secretly a wizard! 😉😝'
- After a playful tease: 'You thought I was serious? 😝'
- Expressing silliness: 'My brain after a long week 😝'
- Lighthearted agreement: 'Alright, you win this time! 😝'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely understood as playful, cheeky, or humorous. Often used to lighten a serious tone or indicate a joke.
East Asian culture:
Similar interpretation, but sometimes also used to express cuteness or a slightly rebellious attitude in a playful way.