smirking face
Unicode: 1F60F
Description
A yellow face with a smirk, raised eyebrows, and eyes looking to the side, suggesting a playful, mischievous, or confident attitude.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > face-neutral-skeptical
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents smugness, confidence, mischief, playful teasing, self-satisfaction, or slight naughtiness.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), representing a more nuanced expression than a simple smile. It conveys a knowing look or a hint of something unsaid, making it popular for subtle communication.
Usage Examples
- Expressing playful smugness: 'Knew I'd win 😉'
- Suggesting mischief: 'I've got a plan... 😉'
- Confident statement: 'Nailed it 😉'
- Flirtatious hint: 'See you later 😉'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used for playful banter, self-assured statements, or expressing a sense of 'I told you so' or 'I knew it'.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often for playful teasing, expressing a bit of swagger, or hinting at something not explicitly stated.