You'll find all current smileys and people emojis in Whatsapp and Facebook as well as a description of their meaning. Have fun with diving into the colorful world of emojis!
Category: 🥰 Smileys & People Emojis

The happy smiling face is one of the most common emojis and universally applicable: you just want to say hello, express joy or excitement about something or brighten up a short text.

Typical smiley face with open mouth and oval eyes. Is in a positive mood, shows its teeth and laughs cheerfully. Expresses enthusiasm: from a cheerful greeting to boundless joy.
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Anonymous
When you're being sarcastic.
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Miza
To say I'm in trouble, but I can't do anything. All I can do is smile.
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Sreelakshmi
This can also refer to “You too? “ When a person does the same thing as you. 😇

Smiley's mouth is wide open, its eyes squeezed shut with joy. Laughs loudly, cheerfully and heartily. Only the typical emoji eyes distinguish it from the classical smiley face. Can also be used for sarcasm.

Happy face with a mischievous laugh. Represents lightheartedness and exuberance. Full of joy due to an event, excited and agitated or just a bit embarrassed.

Emoji is on the verge of a fit of laughter because something is so silly or incredibly funny. Also, mischievous or bitchy laughter about an event, or something that happened to another person.. Means the same as “XD“ and “X“ as a text-based emoticon.

Sweaty smile. Relief that a tight situation went well or was coped with positively, e.g. an important appointment. A difficult event is imminent and you are already nervous.
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Akash
I don't know how to react. Delemma. Confused state.

I am laughing to hard that I can hardly keep myself on my chair! Something is so incredibly funny that you cry laughing. Gets the giggles and can hardly contain himself. This emoji is the most popular and was named Word of the Year 2015.

This is funny! A smiley face, rolling on the floor, laughing. The face is laughing boundlessly. The emoji version of “rofl“. Stands for „rolling on the floor, laughing“.
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Anonymous
When I read a joke or something that is so funny. This is the most usable emoji for me.

Smile, even in difficult times. Instead of being really happy, you smile despite the pain. The real feelings are hidden behind a smile. Someone is going through difficult times or has a lot of problems.

I am as merry as a lark! Completely satisfied and speechless. Expression of bliss. Shy grin in response to a nice compliment or something great that happened.

Is grinning shyly and embarrassed. The red cheeks are an expression of joy. Represents happiness, contentment, peace of mind and gratitude. Text-based variant: ^^.

Would like to express its (possibly pretended) innocence. Someone does good deeds, is very sweet, innocent and behaves in an exemplary way. The angelic face can also be used humorously for rather not so good deeds or behaviors.
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Anonymous
Sometimes this is used to express “blessed“, e.g. “I am blessed“.

A light smile means you are satisfied with yourself and the world. Can make a statement sound friendlier than it might have been meant. Or have a sarcastic meaning when a smile does not actually fit the content.
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Esha
This emoji is literally the best, it shows how you are neither very cheery or pleased about something but not making a problem out of it. Play it cool and could totally give a devil look or even be sarcastic.
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Aqilah
“I am very happy today.“
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Sabari
Smiling as if everything is fine! Means smiling to hide pain or dissatisfaction.
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Cinderella
This emoji indicates that you are not happy about something, but are okay with it because you have accepted the fact that life is not fair and you are unlucky.
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Anonymous
This emoji is literally the best, it symbolizes that you are not happy with the situation or that you did not like the statement! You smiled in a sarcastic way!

Don't take me seriously! The message is either ambiguous, ironic or joking. Person plays the fool and horses around, or in response to a joke.

Smiley blinks mischievously with one eye. Expression of humor, has been pulling a practical joke, is flirting with you or has an ulterior motive. The wink weakens the message: do not take it seriously, regard it as humorous.

Everything went well! Relieved smiley face. Is happy that something unpleasant is over without having caused any harm. Relaxed, thankful and free of worries.
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Anamika
This emoji is also generally used for emotional things.
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Jesse
That's cool, because I thought it meant "to fall asleep."

Happily beaming face with heart-shaped eyes. Insanely in love: with a person, a place or an object. Expresses the extent of love and affection as well as gratitude and is often part of romantic messages. Just does not know what to do with all the luck.

You are in love, sitting on cloud number nine. The romantic emoji with the enamored expression of the face stands for affairs of the heart.
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Srini
You are in love.
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Anonymous
To feel loved.
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Anonymous
Happily and full of love.

Smiley sends you a loving kiss that comes from the heart. Amicable, to express affection or with romantic intent, as an expression of love. May weaken a sarcastic response or be a reaction to a rude message. Symbol for flirting and showing gratitude.

The face sends kisses to another person. The open eyes and the neutral face are not so much a sign of an intimate kiss but rather a kiss to a friend or relative. “Thank you“, “Hello“ or “Goodbye“. Could also stand for “whistling” or “duck face”.
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Aquaman
It's like “not my problem 😗“ or “I don't care 😗“.
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Ray
It's a pout.
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Anonymous
Just whistle randomly.

Relaxed face expression, smiling eyes and kissing lips. A kiss to friends or “We hug and kiss you“ to relatives. Can also be used for whistling.

Cute face with closed eyes and rosy cheeks. As a thank you for a tip or a favor. Loving kiss to the closest friends, family or darling.

Bon appetit! Smiley is licking the corner of its mouth with its tongue. Is hungry, just cooked something very delicious or eaten a whole dish. Often interpreted as a grimace, with tongue outstretched, and used after a funny message or when fooling around.

Horseplay with friends, weakening an ironic remark and making sure that the other does not take seriously what has been said. Making fun of others: I knew you'd screw it up.

Making fun of someone, annoying or jokingly offending someone. In provocative news, crude or black humor as well as with glee.

Smiley boldly sticks out the tongue, winking with one eye. Has made a joke or wants to flirt with the chat partner. Is carefree and does not mean it seriously.

Something is insanely funny. The mood is exuberant - you are totally silly and crazy. Totally freaking out with enthusiasm or joy. Maybe someone has even told an indecent joke.

With the questioning look on the face, resembles the actor “The Rock“ (Dwayne Johnson). Can be used to express skepticism, disbelief or disapproval.

A monocle is a visual aid with only one glass. At the end of the 19th century it was a status symbol. Something seems suspicious! The smiley makes a warning look around. The “upper-class“ version of the pondering smiley.
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Vaibhavi Aklekar
This emoji indicates that something is suspicious.
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Henry
Something seems fishy to me, I have to keep an eye on it.

Huge glasses, awkward smile and buck teeth. Used humorously or ironically for nerds or to express how smart you are. Stereotype of a nerd; a smart but funny-dressed person with social deficits.
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Mahi Gohil
Intelligence. 🤓

I'm the king of the world! Mr. Cool Smiley with sunglasses. Is totally self-assured and relaxed. Everything is absolutely easy and cool. Also a symbol for sun, summer holidays, and holidays on the beach.
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Faisal Khan
Smart Boy Symbol. 😎
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Gauri
It can also be used when you know what the other person is trying to tell you.
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Theja
I use this emoji when I do something good and am proud of it.

Face with funny glasses and false eyebrows, bulbous nose and mustache stuck on. Someone wants to hide himself or their intentions. As a disguise: You want to get to the bottom of something unrecognized. Symbolic for carnival.

Is very excited about something and already full of anticipation. Overwhelmed and speechless after meeting someone you like a lot. Fascinated by the glory and the world of the stars.

That was a wild party or “Let's celebrate“. No matter what joyful event is in view, it will be celebrated appropriately. May also stand for the carnival season.
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Khushi
A face with a lot of excitement and joy.

Half a smile that oozes with complacency. Represents irony, coolness or playfulness. Be careful: Somebody could be up to something. Used as an offensive look for flirting or sexual innuendo.
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Prtyk Singh
This seems to me to be an "I don't care" emoji or an expression "Oh hunh!
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Manoj
It is an ignoring symbol.
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Anonymous
Saying something that you're not sure is true or not.

The grumpy, sullen gaze expresses dissatisfaction. Is not enthusiastic about a thing and shows that. Expression of disinterest and disapproval.
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Anonymous
It means that someone is very annoying and has a false heart and is ugly.
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Pryor
Really angry, upset about something.
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Anonymous
To say, “You don't?“ Or maybe to say it's not good.
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Anonymous
“I can't agree with that.“
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Keeks
Means that something or someone disgusted me.

Face is drooping and directed downwards. Smiley is very sad and frustrated and gives a disappointed impression. Represents sorrow, remorse and regret.
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Ishika
Expecting something very eagerly, but not getting it.
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Suman
It represents that we are disappointed
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Anonymous
It means that someone has caused too much pain and hurt their feelings.
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Dineo
It means the outcome of something disappointed you and has let you down.

A pensive expression on the face. Emoji looks downwards and needs time to think. Represents melancholy, general dissatisfaction and frustration.

Worried looking face due to a complicated situation or important event. Feels anxious, insecure and uncomfortable.

Is confused or does not agree with something. Is uncertain or disappointed, had imagined this in a different way.

„I’m sorry to hear that“ or „What you’re saying annoys me a little bit“. The frown can show rejection and anger or a person is surprised, anxious.

Face with very sad mouth angle. Emoji seems unhappy and disgruntled. Dissatisfied with the weather, small mistakes or the behavior of a person.

Emoji is struggling and suffering. After a hard day, ready to throw in the towel. However, has to endure the situation and will have worked it through some day.

How on earth could that happen? Smiley is extremely dismayed and bewildered. Or damn angry: That's almost the final straw!
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Trishala
It could also mean that you feel miserable about something!
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Anonymous
I use this emoji when many people write to me at the same time and I don't know who to reply to first.
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Theja
I use it when I “refuse“ something or say “no“ in disagreement.
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Anonymous
I use it as “I'm really sad,“ maybe I'll end up crying.

Overtired emoji with narrowed eyes and open mouth. Because of too little sleep, because of what is going on around you, from a person or situation. Is very exhausted and broken. Now needs peace first.

Leave me alone! Reluctant smiley with raised eyebrows and mouth downturned, moaning about grueling, unpleasant but inevitable things. Is weepy, upset and completely exhausted, mentally or physically.
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Anonymous
I'm annoyed.

The big eyes are shining, devoted facial expression. The emoji is entreatingly begging for something: wants to borrow some money or the car. If you cannot get ahead by asking for something, puppy dog eyes are the last resort to get what you want.
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Sharanya
So sad that the eyes are filled with tears reflection in it. Also shows a "pity on someone feeling".

Smiley with drooping eyebrows is sad and crying. A tear drop is running down the cheek. A picture of misery. Not so much general sadness, but rather pain over one thing. It still hurts to remember a certain event.

Emoji is both very sad and distraught, or is dying of laughter. Tears are pouring out of the eyes like a waterfall. Represents injury, pain or defeat. Is also used ironically or something is so funny that you die of laughter.
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Nancy
I use it to express extreme gratitude, e.g. for a beautiful compliment that overwhelms you. Also, for a sweet nostalgic or a very touching memory.

White steam clouds are coming out of the smiley's nose. Is snorting contemptuously as a sign of superiority. Is proud and triumphing over someone else.
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Sharanya
Is very angry at something and steams out of the nose.
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Nicky
Very frustrated, need to blow off some steam.

Smiley is upset, angry, and totally furious. Reaction to something unfavorable or a sign of rejection. You had better keep out of the person's way.

The pouting face expresses displeasure with a person or situation. Beware, danger of explosion! Furious emoji face. Is annoyed and already sulking with a deep-red face.

The symbols over the mouth represent cursing. The serious-looking smiley is really upset and keeps using four-letter words. Represents a sudden outburst of fury or frustration.

I cannot believe it. or “That will blow you away.“ Something is very exciting or surprising. The exploding head can also be used to express shock or awe.

Person is shocked, in an uncomfortable situation or has made a mistake. Expresses shame; something is very embarrassing. Reacts to a compliment or a flattering message that the person did not want to receive.

It is so hot, I will get a heat stroke right away! Bright red head, the tongue is hanging from the mouth and drops of sweat are on the forehead. The hottest place in the world lies in Iran: In 2005, the highest temperature of 70.7 °C was measured in the Dasht-e Lut desert.
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Resmi
I use this emoji for something that is dirty.

It is so cold, you are about to freeze to death. The smile is almost frozen. Already totally blue in the face from the cold temperature, tortured facial expression. Only a cup of tea, coffee, or the hot tub can help now.

This is nebulous! The face is surrounded by fog or clouds. Those who have their heads in the clouds are either dreamy or do not want to admit reality. The view of something is blurred. There may also be a state of confusion or bliss.

Horror-stricken face with two hands, screaming. Is scared stiff, feeling nothing but fear and panic. The creepy emoji can also be used ironically or as a symbol for Halloween.

Scared smiley is frightened and stunned. Seems to be deeply shocked and surprised by an ominous event or intense experience.

Smiley with a blue forehead is shocked and worried. Cold sweat is dripping from the forehead and the mouth is open, dumbfounded. Sweating due to physical or mental stress.

Is relieved that something is over, but also disappointed. Has experienced a stressful situation with an unpleasant outcome, for example, a test. Has gotten out of a difficult or delicate situation, but not without bumps and bruises.

Stress or worry about a bad experience. Things went different than they should have. The school is stressing or there is still so much to do in the office. You are tired, but still have so much work to do.

Smiley with red cheeks is stretching out its hands toward you. Wants to hug you. It's an open and cordial gesture and an expression of warmth and friendliness.
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Vijay
I use this emoji for a friend to show her my closeness.
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Patience
I use this when a friend says something I like and I want to give them a hug in return.
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Anonymous
Often used to show clapping with happiness.
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Anonymous
I use this to show "No probs or nothing".
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Ninie
I use this emoji to accept appreciation and love, just as I would use a hug in person.
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R.Balaji
To calm my friend down, to keep him cool, I'm there and I care.

The thinker's pose: Thoughtful face with the characteristic hand on the chin. Puts a statement, a person's intelligence, or an idea into question. Is mulling over something or thinking about a brilliant idea.
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Lucky
Surprised by something.
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Anonymous
We use this emoji as a sarcastic remark to a joke like “Oh reallyyy?“

Expresses shock, surprise, or a sudden perception. Typical gesture, which shows that the other person is not telling the truth. Thinks he's being lied to.
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Tayyaba Tuqeer
This expresses shyness. A person feels shy.
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Nicky
Blowing a kiss to someone.
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Anonymous
It can also be interpreted as a giggle.
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Anonymous
I use this to express my feelings when I try to hide my laughter.
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Anonymous
When a person is shy and blushes.
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Lynne
An embarrassed giggle.

Shhh! is meant to silence others. Or someone is confiding a secret that should not be retold. Nicely telling your counterpart to shut up.

As with Pinocchio, the nose becomes longer with each lie, which exposes him as a liar. Symbol of a falsehood, boast, or an unlikely story.

Emoji without a mouth. Is speechless, has no words. Someone does not want to or cannot say anything about a specific topic. Used in difficult, embarrassing or bad conversations. Imagine what it would say if it had a mouth!

Pokerface: Expressionless face with a neutral look. Unimpressed, awkward or indifferent.

Face without any emotional expression, with closed eyes and mouth. Tired, annoyed, emotionless, no patience, the end of the flagpole is reached. The right words are missing to continue a conversation.
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Anonymous
It could be interpreted as “eyes narrowed in suspicion.“
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Rinu
I use this when I'm bored with the person's chats.

This is really embarrassing for me now! Expression of nervousness, awkwardness or embarrassment. Scared and guilty smile: Someone has done something stupid and tries to resolve the tense situation by grimacing.
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Jennifer
To express irritation.

Smiley is rolling its eyes. Finds the current situation or a person boring or annoying. Will disregard the message.
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Eduardi
Emoji looks at the message above.
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Hiru
It means "Wow." 🙄
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Johnny
In modern times, it has a sexual meaning.
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Rain
This means that you do not believe the person. “Oh please!!!“.

Wow, I'm impressed! Perplexed smiley is looking completely puzzled. Is positively or negatively surprised: from mildly astonished to completely steamrolled.

I cannot believe you did that! Expresses horror as well as fear, worry and mistrust. In response to a negative surprise. Got caught red-handed and just feels totally taken by surprise.

Something unexpected happened! Face with raised eyebrows, open eyes and open mouth. A mixture of shock and disappointment. Represents fear, frustration, horror and unexpected, negative surprises.

Oh my goodness! The unpleasantly surprised face is lost for words due to a shocking affair. In response to bad behavior or a rude message. Nothing can be added to what has just been said.

That's incredible, I had no idea! Astonished face with wide open mouth and eyes: overwhelmed with surprise, completely shocked or sheer incredulity. Can hardly believe what just happened!

I am dog-tired! The eyes are closed and the hand covers a yawn. The night was too short, you couldn't get enough sleep. Indication that a topic or a person is not of interest, but rather boring.

Good night and sweet dreams! In comics or cartoons, zZz above the head stands for sleeping characters. The emoji is tired, wants to go to bed or is just about to fall asleep from boredom.

Slobbering face, the saliva flowing from the corner of the mouth. Represents desire for a person, delicious food, the new car, or the anticipation of an event. Expression of extreme interest and desire.
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Debarati
When you are extremely in love with something or someone and can't resist.

Emoji is dead tired and would love to sleep now. The bubble emerging from the nose is a typical manga symbol for a sleeping character. Or as an expression that a conversation or excursion is extremely boring and drowsy.

The emoji exhales noisily. Maybe with relief (phew, that was a close thing!) or with disappointment. There is something we may not like at all. Can also mean that the day was very exhausting and now you feel fatigue.

I feel dizzy! Smiley with crossed eyes and open mouth is totally dazed. Is confused and so dizzy it doesn't know which side is up. Also symbolizes strong emotions or drunkenness.

The mouth is open, the eyes are spirals. The emoji has circulatory problems and is dizzy. Something or someone has cast a spell over us, we are hypnotized. There may be disorientation, e.g. in a foreign city or in a department store.
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Anonymous
When there is too much going on and your head is spinning.

Smiley with zipper instead of a mouth is keeping a secret for itself. Lips are closed or chat partner's lips should remain closed. Can also mean silence because you cannot find the right words.

Eyes half open, half closed, slanted mouth, flushed cheeks. The emoji has a confused facial expression: due to tiredness or the currently confused emotional world. Also known as drunken face.

Disgusted smiley, which is already green with sickness and nausea. Might mean disgust, reluctance, or aversion, or stand for sickness.

I could almost throw up. Might show how drunk the person was last night. The puking smiley can also state what you think of something.
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Waleed
It shows disgust to some person thing place idea or food..

A sneezing face with eyes closed, blowing its nose into a handkerchief. I caught a cold! Shows that someone is ill or feels uncomfortable.
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Anonymous
This emoji is also used to show emotional feelings that they value the most.
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Bloom
It can also mean that something said is true.
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Joti
This hurt alot

The mask is for protection. Either to protect yourself or others from infection. Someone is in the hospital, has to go to the doctor or has caught a disease. Wearing the masks is widely spread in Asia.

The sad face with the thermometer in the mouth expresses illness. Caught a flu or other illness that is associated with fever. Or is worried about getting sick.

Sad looking face with head bandage: Someone is ill, had an accident, or is in hospital. The bandage symbolizes health problems.

Smiley has dollar signs in its eyes, the tongue is a banknote. Could have won something or is sensing a financial chance. Implicates a sense of wealth.

Howdy! Typical American smiley with cowboy hat from the Wild West. Stands for freedom, nature, and hard work.

Mischievously grinning goblin smiley with small devil horns. Wants to cause trouble, is a real teaser or planning something ugly just now.

The goblin is frowning, looking grim, and does not feel like joking. You should be particularly careful. Represents mischievous acts or remarks as well as treachery.

The Oni represents a demon and spirit of hell in Japanese mythology. An ugly figure with horns, chasing evil souls. Traditional disguise on New Year's Eve to ward off evil spirits.

The Tengu (literally: heavenly dog) is an evil and magical being from Japan. Has supernatural powers and brings forth disaster. The red mask has eyebrows and a beard and a noticeably long nose.