kissing cat
Unicode: 1F63D
Description
A yellow face with a wide open mouth and a tiny heart coming out of it, as if blowing a kiss or expressing affection.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > cat-face
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents affection, love, tenderness, or gratitude. Can be used to express a gentle kiss or a soft display of adoration.
Backstory
This emoji, often referred to as 'Kissing Face with Closed Eyes' or 'Kissing Face with Smiling Eyes', was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Its design and usage have evolved to commonly represent a 'blowing kiss' gesture, making it a common way to send a gentle sign of love or appreciation in digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Sending a gentle kiss goodbye: 'See you later! Mwah! 😙'
- Expressing thanks: 'Thanks for the gift! 😙'
- Showing affection to a friend: 'So sweet of you! 😙'
- A soft reaction to good news: 'That's wonderful! 😙'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used for blowing a kiss, expressing platonic affection, or showing appreciation. Less intense than the 'Heart Eyes' emoji, more gentle.
East Asian culture:
Can be used similarly, but also sometimes for expressing a soft 'thank you' or kind regards.