151 Emojis And Their Meanings [Surprises Inside 😅]

As a marketer, before you use an emoji in your next campaign, you need to have its meaning on lock.

Everyone knows what the smiley face emoji, crying face emoji, laughing emoji, and the like mean. These are straightforward.

But, what about the padlock emoji? Or this emoji: 💠

What in the world are they supposed to mean?

Confused Always Sunny GIF by It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia — *Source: Giphy*

In today’s blog post, we’ll investigate quite a few misunderstood emojis. We’ll tell you what they really mean, so you can leave the confusion behind you and text them out with peace of mind 😄

We’ll help you understand all the popular emojis and their meaning. We’ll cover faces and smileys, emojis of objects, symbols and gestures, unfamiliar or obscure emojis, slang emojis, and emojis with double meaning!

Table of Contents

151 Emojis and Their Meanings

Here’s a list of 151 emojis and their meanings. In the next section, we’ll look at how to use all of these emojis.

Emoji Faces & Smileys

Emoji Symbol	Emoji Name	Original Meaning
😤	Snorting smoke face	Expression of triumph
😲	Astonished face	Look of astonishment
🤗	Hugs	Offering a hug
🤣	Rolling on the Floor Laughing (ROFL)	Hysterical laughter
🤩	Starstruck face	Finding someone fascinating, interesting, or exciting
😶	Face without mouth	Humility or speechlessness
🙄	Face with rolling eyes	Disdain, frustration, or boredom
🧐	Face with monocle	Smug intelligence (aka smarty-pants)
💀	Skull	A figurative death or dying from laughter or affection
😭	Loudly crying face	Intense grief or intense laughter, pride, or joy
😬	Grimacing Face	Nervousness or awkwardness
😷	Face with medical mask	Wearing a mask to avoid airborne diseases like Covid
🥴	Woozy face	Intoxication or infatuation
😣	Persevering face	Sadness, frustration, and helplessness
😞	Disappointed face	Disappointment or regret
🤑	Money mouth face	Making money, feeling rich
🤓	Nerd face	Nerdy or bookish person/situation
🤡	Clown face	A foolish or naive person (often used for self-deprecating jokes)
💁‍♀️	Information desk women	Offering assistance/answers/guidance
🙇	Bowing person	Bowing as a sign of respect
🙆🏼‍♀️	Arms raised overhead women	Gesturing OK
🙋	Person raising hand	Indicates that a person has a question or wants to be included
🙅‍♀️	Woman gesturing no	The “X” sign indicates “no” or “no deal”
🧚	Fairy	Fairy or feeling light and happy
👽	Alien	A weird or strange person

Emoji Symbol	Emoji Name	Original Meaning
😘	Kissing face with heart	Sending or asking for a kiss, sending love
😂	Laughing while crying face	Laughter, humor
🥰	Blushing smiley face with hearts	Loved, showing affection
😊	Blushing face with smiling eyes	Thankful, happy
😍	Heart eyes face	In love, impressed
☺️	Blushing, smiling face	Thankful, happy
🥺	Sad pleading face	Upset, pleading, or embarrassed
🙄	Rolling eyes face	Annoyed, bored, or sarcastic
🙂	Slightly happy face	Happy or sarcastic
😆	XD face	Lighthearted sarcasm, happiness, or excitement
🥳	Party hat face with noisemaker	Celebrating, partying, happy
😎	Sunglasses face	Chilling, relaxed, or cool
😑	Expressionless	Annoyed, aggravated, indifferent, or bored
☹️	Frowning face	Deeply disappointed, upset, worried, or sad
😚	Kissing with closed eyes face	Asking for a kiss or giving a kiss
😇	Angelic face with halo	Innocent, pure, or angelic
😒	Unamused or side-eye face	Aggravated, doubtful, or unamused
🌞	Sun with face	Natural, joyful, or radiant
😐	Neutral face	Indifferent or annoyed
🙋	Person raising their hand	Getting attention, asking something, or waving
🤭	Smiling face with hand covering mouth	Secretive, gossiping, or gleeful
😴	Sleeping face	Bored, tired, or asleep
😱	Fearful screaming face	Surprised, shocked, stunned, or afraid
🙃	Upside down smiling face	Sarcastically happy or silly
🤩	Starry-eyed smiling face	Impressed or amazed
😌	Relieved face	Calm, relaxed, or happy
😀	Smiling face	Very happy
😄	Smiling face with happy eyes	Pleased, happy
🙈	See no evil monkey	Not looking, covering one’s eyes, or cringing
😡	Angry red face	Pouting or anger
😃	Smiling face with big grin	Very happy
😩	Agonized face	Weary, upset, or tired
😢	Tearful face	Sad, sorrowful, remorseful, or crying
😏	Sly face	Smirking, mischievous
😋	Grin with tongue out face	Playful, naughty, or enjoying something (like food)
👀	Eyes looking left	Looking at something, flirty, or sneaky
💪	Flexing arm	Boastful, flirty, or strong
🤷	Shrugging person	Shrugging, doubtful
🤦	Face palm	Annoyed or frustrated
😔	Pensive face	Sad, upset, or sorrowful

Objects 👇

Emoji Symbol	Emoji Name	Original Meaning
🔒	Padlock	Security, safety
🧢	Billed Cap	Slang term for “lie”, as in “no cap”
💍	Ring	Marriage or proposal
🪔	Diya Lamp	Light, lamp, hope
📿	Prayer Beads	Refers to religious jewelry and magic
📖	Open Book	Interest in reading or writing, or a straightforward person
💸	Money with wings	Losing or gaining large sums of money
⚖️	Balance Scale	Indicates issues of justice or balance; a symbol for the Libra zodiac sign
💌	Love Letter	A love note, greeting card, or letter
💣	Bomb	Figurative bombs or explosions (e.g., hitting a homerun or finding someone attractive)
💡	Light bulb	A great idea
🧿	Nazar amulet	Protection against the evil eye
🎐	Windchime	Windchime (often mistakenly used for jellyfish)

Emoji Symbol	Emoji Name	Original Meaning
🎁	Wrapped present	Holiday, birthday, anniversary, or a gift for any occasion
👑	Gold crown	Success, class, or royalty
💩	Poop	Funny, amusing, silly, or bad
💰	Money bag	Getting paid, having money
☀️	Sun	Sunny weather
🎊	Open confetti ball	Celebration, party, or congratulations
🌸	Sakura or cherry blossom	Spring, florals, or love
💐	Bouquet	Spring, appreciation, or love
🎈	Red balloon	Party, celebration, or festive occasion
🌹	Red rose	Floral or romance
🎂	Birthday cake	Celebration, happiness
🎉	Party popper	Celebration, party, or congratulations

Symbols and Gestures 👇

Emoji Symbol	Emoji Name	Original Meaning
🖖	Vulcan Salute	Sending good wishes like “live long and prosper”
🖐️	Hand with fingers splayed	The number 5
👌	OK Hand	Means “okay” or “fine” but may be offensive in some cultures
🤟	Love-You gesture	Means “I love you” in American Sign Language (ASL)
🤘	Sign of the horns	“Rock on” in slang, but has other meanings too
🤙	Call-Me hand	Used to ask someone to call you
🤲	Open hands	Praying or “open book” in ASL
💅	Nail Polish	Attitude of nonchalance or indifference
🙏	Folded hands	Saying thank you or please
⭕	Hollow red circle	Correct/right (Japanese-style)
🔰	Multicolored chevron	New
💓	Beating/vibrating heart	Beating heart
💫	Comet star	Starstruck/dizziness
❤️‍🩹	Mending heart	Healing/Empathy
💯	Hundred points	Complete agreement or 100%

Emoji Symbol	Emoji Name	Original Meaning
♥️	Red heart	Romance or love
✅	Green checkmark	Verification, task completed, approval
👍	Thumbs up	Approval
🖤	Black heart	Gambling, sorrow, or love
👈	Index finger pointing left	Indicating to the left
💥	Explosion	Something (literally or figuratively) explosive or surprising
💚	Green heart	Friendship or love
✌️	Peace hand	Victory or peace
🎶	Music notes	Listening to, playing, or performing music
💔	Broken heart	Sad, crushed, or disappointed
👇	Index finger pointing down	Indicating down
💋	Lipstick mark	Flirty, romantic, or seductive
❣️	Red heart exclamation	Very loving
🙌	Two hands raised high	Happiness or celebration
🤞	Crossed fingers	Good luck
💙	Blue heart	Romance or friendship
💞	Revolving hearts	Two hearts united, a romantic whirlwind
💗	Pink growing hearts	Increasing passion or love
👉	Index finger pointing right	Indicating to the right
💖	Sparkling pink heart	Romantic, for special occasions
✨	Twinkles or sparkles	Appealing, pretty, celebrating, or positive
💜	Purple heart	Romance or friendship
👌	OK gesture	Approval, correctness

Lesser-known Emojis 👇

Emoji Symbol	Emoji Name	Original Meaning
💢	Anger Symbol	Anger (comes from Manga)
⚜️	Fleur-de-lis	Taking pride in French heritage
💠	Diamond with a dot	Something cute (in Japanese)
📛	Name Badge	Name tag used by kids in Japan
🈹	Japanese “Discount” Button	Reduced prices or sale
🗿	Moai	Figures on easter island, and conveying a deadpan or stoic expression
🎴	Flower playing cards	A type of playing card from Japan
🚱	Non-potable water	Water that’s only suited to non-drinking purposes
✨	Sparkles	Beauty, gratitude, and love; used for added emphasis or sarcasm

Slang Emojis with Double Meanings

Emoji Symbol	Emoji Name	Slang Meanings
🥵	Hot face	Finding someone sexually attractive
👻	Ghost	Getting ghosted or ignored by someone you’re dating/messaging
🐍	Snake	When a person backstabs you
🌶️	Hot pepper	Inappropriate or risky content
🐐	GOAT	Greatest of all time
🍵	Teacup	Tea or the latest gossip
🎣	Fishing pole	Fishing for attention, compliments, etc.
👏	Clapping hands	Passive-aggressive or sarcastic tone when used between words

Emoji Symbol	Emoji Name	Original Meaning
😉	Winking face	Flirty or joking
🥵	Hot face	Hot (literally or figuratively) or flirty
💯	100 with red underline	Approval or keeping it 100
🔥	Fire	Hot (literally or figuratively)
😈	Smiling purple devil	Flirty or naughty
🤤	Drooling face	Longing

You can also copy these emojis and use them whenever you want!

How to Use Emoji Faces & Smileys

Emojis help us express almost every kind of emotion known to humans. Here’s a rundown of emoji faces and smileys.

1. Snorting smoke face 😤

This emoji must be mad as all heck, isn’t that correct?

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Well, you would think so, but the official meaning of this emoji is supposed to be an expression of triumph. We’re not sure how you look when you’re triumphant, but it’s usually not like that.

But, here’s a real-life example. And, she is triumphant for sure! 👇

Face blowing smoke emoji example — *Source: Twitter*

2. Astonished face 😲

Admittedly, this emoji doesn’t have the most complex meaning. After all, it looks surprised, and being astonished and surprised aren’t worlds apart.

Still, isn’t it nice to know how to use this emoji going forward? This teacher sure does! 👇

Astonished face emoji example — *Source: Twitter*

3. Hug emoji 🤗

Many people assume this rosy-cheeked smiley is throwing jazz hands and is quite pleased about it.

The presence of the oddly humanoid hands on this emoji is supposed to represent giving a hug. There’s not yet a better hug emoji, so you’ll have to settle for this one!

4. Rolling on the floor laughing (ROFL) emoji 🤣

This emoji doesn’t just express laughter. No, it shows that you’re laughing so hard that tears fall down your eyes as you roll around the floor.

Here’s how it’s used. 👇

5. Star-struck face 🤩

When was the last time you met your favorite celebrity? This emoji pretty much sums up how you felt –amazed, awestruck, and incredibly excited!

You can also use this emoji to show support and admiration for the people you love. But, most people use it for moments like this. 👇

6. Face without a mouth 😶

This emoji sure says a lot, even without a mouth. And, sometimes silence can be louder than words.

This emoji is pretty versatile. Did you hear something very witty? Or, are you feeling isolated from the outside world? Or, maybe you’re feeling hopeless or cynical? This emoji will help you say all this without words.

face without mouth emoji example — Source: Twitter

7. Face with rolling eyes 🙄

We’re no strangers to seeing people roll their eyes in frustration! And, we’ve all probably done this at some point. If you thought this emoji expresses boredom — then you’re right about that too.

Instead of saying “whatever”, or “it is what it is”, this emoji will say it for you without any words.

8. Face with a monocle 🧐

What does this face remind you of? Probably an old person judging you, right? You’d be correct.

But, this isn’t the only meaning of this emoji. Are you thinking a lot but unable to take a decision? Or, perhaps you’re skeptical of something your friend just said.

9. Skull emoji 💀

You missed the mark if you thought this emoji was used for serious occasions. This emoji represents a metaphorical death.

But, Gen-Z has now replaced the laughing emoji with the skull emoji to say “This is so funny that I’m dead now”

10. Loudly crying face 😭

The loudly crying face can mean that you’re crying uncontrollably. But, that’s not the only meaning.

But, did you know that this emoji can also mean uncontrollable laughter? It could also mean intense excitement. Here’s an example — “BTS is finally coming to my city. 😭😭” You can also use this emoji in a context like this. 👇

loudly crying emoji example — *Source: Twitter*

11. Grimacing face 😬

Doesn’t this emoji look super nervous to you? If it does, you’re on the right track. It depicts a face that’s clenching its teeth in nervousness.

You can also use this emoji when you or someone else commits a faux pas. It’s a great emoji for cracking self-deprecating jokes.

12. Face with a medical mask 😷

This emoji shot to fame during the pandemic. That makes sense, right? But what other meaning does this emoji hold?

This emoji can also indicate that you’re disgusted or put off by something or someone.

13. Woozy face 🥴

Everyone who has had one drink too many can probably relate to this emoji. It’s the poster boy for metaphorical regret.

But, this emoji can also convey that you’ve got an uncontrollable crush on someone. It all depends on the context, so be careful with this emoji.

14. Persevering face 😣

This emoji is perfect if you’re stressed out, but have a job to do. It’s called the persevering face for a reason.

It can also be used to express sadness, disappointment, frustration, and irritation. It’s a pretty versatile emoji, but you heard the original meaning here.

15. Disappointed face 😞

Nobody likes being disappointed, but we’ve all been there at some point. This is your go-to emoji when you want to convey sadness, disappointment, regret, and hopelessness.

Whether you’re upset about not getting Beyonce concert tickets or getting a bad performance review, you can say it all with this emoji.

disappointed face emoji example — *Source: Twitter*

16. Money mouth face 🤑

You can almost hear the sound ‘ka-ching’ when you see this emoji, right? That’s exactly the original meaning too.

This emoji can help you whenever you’re dreaming of living the good life or when you’ve just made a lot of money.

17. Nerd Face 🤓

Love them or hate them, nerds have had a huge impact on pop culture in the last decade. You can use this emoji to describe them.

But, this emoji isn’t used to mock people. It’s usually a way of conveying self-deprecating humor. Here’s an example –“I’m a genius. I fixed the sink by myself 🤓”

18. Clown face 🤡

Are you terrified of clowns? If you are, you’ve understood one meaning behind this emoji. This emoji can indicate a creepy person

But, it’s also used whenever someone behaves in a silly, goofy, or foolish way. Most people use it when they’ve done something incredibly stupid.

19. Information Desk Woman 💁‍♀️

The meaning of an emoji of a woman with her hand tipped out is hard to decipher, at least at first glance.

Instead, this emoji is known as the information desk woman. She’s supposed to be guiding you toward a destination. Who knew?

But, Gen-Z has a different use for it — to convey sarcasm or sass! Perhaps this was misinterpreted as a shrug? Either way, this new meaning is surely here to stay.

20. Bowing Person 🙇

This one would be interpreted differently based on culture. But, what in the world does this emoji mean?

Well, it’s yet another Japanese-inspired emoji that’s showcasing a man or woman bowing. In Japan, bowing is a sign of respect, so you might use this emoji in a similar way.

In other cultures, it’s also a sign of apologizing or remorse.

21. Arms Raised Over Head Woman

🙆‍♀️ Woman Gesturing OK Emoji — Meaning, Copy & Paste

Here’s an emoji that you might not use all that often. It features a person with their arms raised over their head.

They look like maybe they’re trying to do the YMCA dance. Or the wave?

Look again. The emoji has its hands over its head in an O shape, right? They’re making the first of the two letters in OK to represent that they’re a-okay.

Of course, if you wanted to use this emoji to say that it’s party time or that you’re ready to dance, that’s fine too.

Woman with arms above head emoji example

22. Person raising hand 🙋

Does this emoji remind you of school? The conventional meaning of this emoji is to raise your hand to answer a question. Or, you might be volunteering for something.

But, the original meaning is a little different. It depicts a happy person raising their hand in joy. But, come on, who raises only one hand in joy? We won’t blame you if you’d rather believe the first meaning.

23. Woman gesturing no 🙅‍♀️

This woman has her hands crossed to form an X — meaning “no” or “no deal”. It can also signal disagreement.

Use this emoji if you feel strongly about something and want to say no. This emoji is a nod to the popular game show Deal or No Deal.

24. Fairy 🧚

This fairy emoji is a dream come true for fans of Peter Pan. Doesn’t she look like Tinkerbell?

And, you can share your love of nature with this emoji. Or, simply use it to wish someone a magical day filled with luck!

25. Alien emoji 👽

This emoji represents extraterrestrial life. That’s obvious. But, it also refers to an eccentric or funny person (in a good way).

And, if you’re looking to flirt with someone, this emoji can mean “you’re out of this world”.

Now, let’s take a look at some emojis about objects and their meanings!

How To Use Emojis of Objects

So, objects may not convey emotions. But, object emojis sure do have a lot of meanings — both obvious and hidden. Let’s find out.

26. Padlock 🔒

There are several lock emojis to select from. One is a closed lock, one is slightly open, another is a padlock with a key (you can’t tell if the lock is open or closed), and there’s also a padlock with a pen covering it diagonally.

All denote the same meaning: security. Well, except maybe for the open padlock. That doesn’t feel very secure.

You can put your customers’ minds at ease by sending an email or making a social media post with some variation of the padlock emoji.

27. Billed Cap 🧢

This doesn’t stand for the sports caps of yesterday! Sure, it could refer to a regular old cap. But, in today’s slang, the cap is another word for “lie”.

This emoji will come in handy when you want to say you’re not lying or when you’re serious about something.

28. Ring 💍

This emoji is pretty self-explanatory! It’s used to talk about a proposal, an engagement, or a marriage.

29. Diya lamp 🪔

Depending on the part of the world you’re from, this emoji may or may not be familiar to you. That’s okay.

This emoji represents a diya lamp from Southeast Asia. It’s used by Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian communities around the world. Now you can avoid confusion about this emoji. 👇

diya lamp emoji example — *Source: Reddit*

30. Prayer beads 📿

Most of us are already intuitively aware of this emoji’s meaning. It’s pretty straightforward.

Use this emoji when you want to convey something of a spiritual or religious nature. You can also use it sarcastically or ironically, as this user does.

31. Open book 📖

The open books emoji is also pretty straightforward. It depicts a wide open book — so you’ll use it for contexts where you talk about studying, reading, or anything to do with education in general.

It can also be used to say that a person is very straightforward — like an open book.

32. Money with wings 💸

Have you ever had a spending spree? This emoji conveys that you’ve been spending more money than you’ve been making. That’s why the money is flying away here.

In today’s slang, this emoji can also indicate that you’re dating a rich person. Who would have guessed?

33. Balance scale ⚖️

While the balance scale is supposed to represent anything related to justice, you won’t find lawyers using this emoji.

It’s commonly used when you’re weighing the pros and cons of something. It could also represent the Libra zodiac sign for believers of astrology.

34. Love letter 💌

This emoji stands for everything related to love. Whether it’s a love letter or sending loving wishes to your close ones — this emoji has you covered.

Or, you can also use this emoji to express your love of letter writing. It’s equally valid.

love letter emoji example — *Source: Instagram*

35. Bomb 💣

The bomb emoji has many meanings. Did someone drop shocking news on you? This emoji can convey your shock.

And, the bomb emoji can also mean that you had a good time or you think someone looks great.

36. Light Bulb 💡

The light bulb emoji is as classic as it gets. Remember those cartoons where a light bulb would go off whenever someone had a good idea?

That’s pretty much what it means. And, people also use this emoji to talk about literal light bulbs.

light bulb emoji example — *Source: Twitter*

37. Nazar amulet 🧿

This emoji is often wrongly called the “evil eye” emoji. But, its function is exactly the opposite — to ward off the evil eye. This symbol has cultural significance for Turkey and its neighboring countries, so don’t use it as a decorative emoji.

People use this emoji on social media to ward off ‘toxic’ people from their profiles. You can also use this to add a layer of protection while congratulating someone.

38. Wind Chime 🎐

People commonly mistake this emoji for a jellyfish. But, this emoji was originally intended to represent wind chimes.

The image depicts a traditional Japanese wind chime. Next time, you’ll know the real meaning behind this emoji!

How To Use Emojis for Symbols and Gestures

The meanings of object emojis were pretty straightforward, right? But, symbols and gestures are a whole other ballgame. Let’s look at some of these emojis and their meanings.

39. Vulcan salute 🖖

Fans of Star Trek will immediately recognize this gesture. This hand gesture became popular among fans of the hit TV series to represent Mr. Spock’s one-liner — “live long and prosper”.

Use this emoji when you’re sending good wishes to your geekier friends.

40. Hand with fingers splayed 🖐️

This emoji looks like the number five, right? It’s used this way. Or, this emoji could be a way of saying “no” or “stop”.

It’s also an informal way of telling someone to stop talking. Remember that popular phrase — “talk to the hand”?

hands splayed emoji example — *Source: Twitter*

41. OK hand 👌

This gesture conveys that things are okay. It’s also a way of expressing general agreement with someone. It can also be used sarcastically to show disapproval.

But, this sign is viewed as an offensive gesture in many parts of Kuwait and the Middle East. So, use this emoji only based on the cultural context.

42. Love you gesture 🤟

This emoji is a literal representation of the words “I love you” in American Sign Language. This emoji is frequently mistaken for the “rock on” symbol.

So, the next time you want to convey affection and love, feel free to use this emoji.

43. Sign of the horns 🤘

This is a classic symbol, loved by rock and metal music fans across the globe.

But, remember not to confuse this emoji with the “I love you” symbol. You’d be surprised at how many people get this confused.

44. Call-me hand 🤙

This emoji makes a gesture that says, “Call me”. And, it also stands for the “hang ten” gesture that’s very popular with surfers. I don’t mean internet surfing here.

Use this emoji when you want someone to call you or when you want to send a chill, positive vibe.

45. Hands with palms open 🤲

This emoji with its palm open is a symbol of prayer in Islam. It can also stand for an open book in ASL.

But, most people tend to stick with the first meaning.

46. Nail polish 💅

Now, this emoji can literally mean nail polish. But, it’s more commonly used to indicate an air of nonchalance, sass, and indifference.

You can also use this emoji to show that you are content and you’re unbothered.

47. Folded Hands 🙏

If you ask most people, they would say this is the praying emoji. The open hands pressed palms together is how you pray, after all.

Some people don’t think the hands belong to the same person, but it’s two different hands high-fiving. That’s certainly another interpretation.

Yet considering the Japanese origins of this and many other emojis, the true meaning is different. In Japan, this folded hands emoji is a means of saying thank you or please.

Whichever way you slice it, this is a hopeful, pleasant emoji.

48. Hollow Red Circle ⭕

The hollow red circle emoji is not the same as the stop emoji, which features a diagonal red line in the center of the circle.

Most people assume the red circle emoji should be used purely for decoration, but there is an emoji meaning behind it.

In Japan, an X means incorrect, and a circle means correct. Thus, the hollow red circle should be used when something is done right.

However, we’d recommend you use this emoji just occasionally, as a lot of people don’t understand its context. They see red and would assume it’s incorrect, even though that’s the opposite of what it means!

49. Multicolored Chevron 🔰

Have you ever seen this emoji symbol and wondered what in the world it means? It’s a two-toned chevron with a half-yellow, half-teal base.

The other half of the chevron sometimes looks green, depending on your phone model. This is another of those emojis that comes straight from Japan. If you’re just learning to drive in Japan, you have to put this chevron on your vehicle to denote that you’re new.

It’s sort of like how you’ll see cars marked “student drivers” in the United States.

The official name for the chevron is the Shoshinsha mark. You can use it to indicate that someone or something is new.

50. Heart with Vibrations 💓

There’s a heart for every situation in the emojis library. You can choose from red hearts, pink hearts, purple hearts, green hearts, and even black hearts.

The heart with the vibrating lines emerging from it may seem like another take on the decorative heart emoji trend, but there’s more to it than that. It represents an intense love that makes your heart beat faster!

So, when you want your customers’ hearts to skip a beat, you might pull out this emoji to send with your tantalizing new offer.

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51. Comet Star 💫

Emoji symbols like this star might seem cut and dried, right? It’s merely a pretty star emoji, one of many, that features a comet-like gold ring around the star.

Nope, actually, that’s not what this emoji means at all!

Instead, it’s supposed to represent dizziness, as in being starstruck. Some people use the star-eyed emoji for that purpose, but you should really use this one.

52. Mending Heart ❤️‍🩹

Who hasn’t gone through a heartbreak in their life? Most of us have. This emoji is perfect for representing healing your heart and showing empathy with others who are hurting.

So, the next time you want to reach out to a friend who’s grieving, use this emoji.

53. Hundred points 💯

This is an obvious reference to grades, right? It can surely be used in that context.

But, this emoji is used to express complete agreement or unconditional support to someone.

How To Use Obscure Emojis

Now, let’s look at some emojis that are not popular.

54. Anger 💢

When you see this symbol, anger is hardly what comes to your mind, right? And yet, that’s the original meaning behind this emoji.

It comes from popular manga books in Japan, where artists use this symbol to depict anger. Why? These red lines are supposed to represent veins popping due to anger!

55. Fleur-de-lis ⚜️

The fleur-de-lis is a classic French symbol. It translates to “flower of the lily”. The legend goes that when Eve was cast out, her tears bloomed into lilies.

And, one of these lilies was gifted to a French king on his baptism. Thus, it came to symbolize French royalty and their strong ties with the Catholic church.

Today, this emoji is used to symbolize taking pride in French heritage, especially on Mardi Gras.

56. Diamond with a dot 💠

What in the world could this diamond with a dot mean? It’s a symbol from Japan that means kawaii or something really cute.

In Japanese culture, people also use this emoji to represent a blue flower or a crystal.

57. Name badge 📛

This emoji hardly resembles a name tag, right? This emoji comes from Japanese culture, where students wear these name tags.

It’s also used when you’re introducing yourself virtually. Or, you can use this emoji to indicate that something is reserved for you.

58. Japanese “discount” button 🈹

If you’re unfamiliar with Japanese culture, this is an obscure emoji. It carries the Japanese symbol for a discount or a price cut.

But, we don’t recommend using this emoji as a decorative emoji or if you don’t know its original meaning.

59. Moai 🗿

The moai emoji stands for the famous statues of Easter Island. But, in popular culture, it has come to represent a stoic or deadpan expression.

It can also be a symbol of spiritual strength. And, this emoji is used universally by K-pop fans to post about their favorite artists. It signifies the mysterious hold K-pop has over its fans.

60. Flower playing cards 🎴

If you’ve been baffled by this emoji before — you’re not alone. The flower playing cards emoji is a stand-in for card games in general.

Recently, this emoji has been used to represent the popular anime called Demon Slayer.

61. Non-potable water 🚱

You probably won’t recognize this symbol unless you’re a serious hiker. It stands for non-potable water. This is commonly used in camp campsites to let people know that the water isn’t safe for drinking.

In today’s slang, this emoji is used when someone wants to avoid a particular drink (usually alcohol).

62. Sparkles ✨

This sparkles emoji is quite versatile. You can use this to express a feeling of beauty, excitement, magic, and joy.

Sometimes, this emoji is also used to add emphasis or to add a sarcastic tone. It all depends on the context.

How To Use Emojis With Slang Meanings

Now, let’s look at emojis with different uses based on informal slang and pop culture.

63. Hot face 🥵

Now, this face refers to warm temperatures during the summer. But, it’s also used to indicate that we find someone attractive.

This is because of the double meaning of the term “hot” in the English language.

64. Ghost 👻

This isn’t your average Casper: The Friendly Ghost emoji. In modern dating parlance, the word “ghost” means that someone isn’t responding to your messages or ignoring you.

It’s also used if someone stands you up on a date. We often use this word in platonic contexts as well.

65. Snake 🐍

The snake emoji also has a few interpretations. It’s used to refer to someone who sneaks around or stabs you in the back when you least expect it.

Or, it can also be a symbol of meanness or lack of empathy about a situation.

66. Hot pepper 🌶️

The hot pepper emoji can represent spicy food. You’ve probably seen this symbol on restaurant menus to indicate spice levels on certain dishes.

But, it also has a double meaning. You can use this emoji to give people a heads-up about upcoming spicy content that’s not suited to everyone’s ears.

67. GOAT 🐐

The goat emoji’s meaning has evolved over time. It stands for the acronym GOAT, short for Greatest of All Time. For instance, Tom Brady was celebrated as the GOAT during his retirement from NFL in 2022.

Use this emoji whenever you appreciate someone for being at the top of their field. Of course, you can also use it to refer to farm animals too.

68. Teacup 🍵

This emoji rose to popularity in 2018, with Japanese matcha and green tea becoming a drink of choice worldwide. But, this emoji is used a little differently.

The teacup emoji can also say “spill the tea”. Here, tea means the latest gossip or interesting information.

69. Fishing pole 🎣

This emoji isn’t just for fishing aficionados. In the context of dating, this emoji can say that you’ve been fishing for attention or that you reeled someone in.

Many people use this emoji in platonic contexts to indicate they’re vying for someone’s affection.

70. Clapping hands 👏

This hand-clap emoji looks like someone giving a round of applause to show their encouragement. That’s one use of it. It’s also used in a sarcastic way to criticize people.

But, did you know that this emoji can help you drive your point home while sharing your opinions? When it’s put between every word, the hand-clap emoji adds emphasis to your point.

How to Use Emojis in Your Marketing

Phew, that sure is a long list of popular emojis and smileys, but those are the ones that people have at the top of their frequently used emojis list.

Can you incorporate all these emojis into your marketing campaigns? Indeed, you can! Whether you’re trying to convey excitement, express urgency, or even throw in a double-meaning emoji or two, keep reading for suggestions on implementing the emojis from the table above.

1. Kissing Face with Heart – 😘

Show some love to your audience with this emoji. You can use it cheekily in an email subject line when you’re offering an irresistible deal. This emoji is also handy for marketers to pull out around Valentine’s Day.

2. Laughing While Crying Face – 😂

Post this emoji when something is so amusing you’re laughing and crying simultaneously.

3. Blushing Smiley with Hearts – 🥰

This loved-up emoji can be used to express your gratitude and appreciation toward your audience. It’s another emoji to consider for Valentine’s season when you feel like the rose or red heart emojis are played out.

4. Blushing Face with Smiling Eyes – 😊

A standard, happy emoji, this one fits into any marketing message where you want to spread a little joy.

5. Heart Eyes Face – 😍

Make ‘em fall in love with your latest deal! You can also use the classic heart eyes to underscore a point, as seen in this tweet.

6. Blushing Smiley – ☺️

You can use this emoji interchangeably with the smiling emoji in slot 4. They mean the same thing, so it’s just a stylistic choice.

7. Pleading Face – 🥺

Have your users not opened their emails from you in a while? Pull out this sad-looking emoji and add it to your next subject line with a FOMO-inducing email body and your open rates might go up.

8. Rolling Eyes Face – 🙄

This classic emoji is the perfect way to express your annoyance at a situation.

9. Slightly Happy Face – 🙂

Context matters with this emoji. Its usage is sometimes taken at face value to express happiness while others use it sarcastically. After all, there are enough genuinely happy emojis out there!

10. XD Face – 😆

This somewhat smug emoji adds some nuance to one’s smiley catalogue besides the standard library of happy faces.

11. Party Hat Smiley – 🥳

Woohoo! It’s party time. Let everyone know that they should let loose and have fun with this emoji.

12. Sunglasses Face – 😎

You’ll be as cool as a cucumber by posting this emoji. It also comes in handy for summertime promotions.

13. Expressionless – 😑

Despite this emoji’s name, it’s not totally devoid of emotion. It conveys annoyance or exasperation.

14. Frowning Face – ☹️

There’s this emoji for instances when words won’t do. Its deep frown conveys deep sorrow or disappointment with a situation.

15. Kissing with Eyes Closed Face – 😚

Some people think this emoji is less romantic than the emoji from the top of this list because it doesn’t have a heart. Others think it’s more romantic because it’s really puckering up for a smooch.

You can use it the same way as you would any kissing emoji, although this one doesn’t come up as much as the first one we looked at.

16. Angelic Face with Halo – 😇

When your team devises a discount that’s so good its heavenly, let your followers know by using this emoji. It can also represent sweetness and purity.

17. Side-Eye Face – 😒

Ah, one little emoji can say so much! That side-eyed look and deep expression of unhappiness will perfectly convey how you’re feeling.

18. Sun with Face – 🌞

Not everyone reaches for this emoji, what with such a large collection of smileys to choose from. It’s understated and undeniably summery. It looks great when combined with the sunglasses smiley in a marketing campaign.

19. Neutral Face – 😐

Once again, don’t let the name fool you! This so-called neutral face has an expression of exasperation, so it’s not an emoji to use when you feel indifferent.

20. Person Raising Their Hand – 🙋

This emoji conjures up images of getting the teacher’s attention in the classroom. You can use it in your group chat the next time you have an answer to your friend’s burning question.

21. Smiling Face with Hand Covering Mouth – 🤭

This newer emoji is quite the sly inclusion. It’s positively gossipy, and it doesn’t look the least bit ashamed about it. Use it when feeling catty.

22. Sleeping Face – 😴

Marketers that sell sleep products like masks or mattresses will get plenty of use out of this sleepy fellow.

23. Fearful Screaming Face – 😱

This emoji expresses a lot of things, from shock and surprise to fear. Throw this emoji in your email subject line or social media post when you offer a shockingly low deal, like 50 percent off. It drives the point home well!

24. Upside Down Smiling Face – 🙃

This is another emoji where all it not what it seems, but it’s a little more obvious this one isn’t intended to be glad. Instead, it expresses a rueful, sarcastic kind of happiness.

25. Starry-Eyed Smiley Face – 🤩

Do you worry that sending heart eyes can be perceived as unprofessional? The star-eyed emoji is like the SFW version. It expresses the same kind of positive astonishment but less romantically.

26. Relieved Face – 😌

It’s nice to chill, wouldn’t you agree? This emoji conveys calmness. Spa businesses should use this one a lot to promote their services with emoji marketing.

27. Smiling Face – 😀

You can’t go wrong using this emoji! It’s your standard happy smiley out there living its best life.

28. Smiling Face with Happy Eyes – 😄

Here’s another variation on the smiley above, albeit one that looks happier because its eyes are smiling as well as its mouth. It’s a great emoji for expressing happiness if not a bit expected.

29. See No Evil Monkey – 🙈

The see-no-evil monkey is part of a trio but has been commandeered on its own. You know what emoji to send when someone makes a bad decision and you don’t want to see the outcome.

30. Angry Red Face – 😡

Perhaps no emoji better expresses what pure rage feels like than this one. It’s not an emoji to pull out when frustrated, but when you’re so angry you’re seeing red.

31. Smiling Face with a Big Grin – 😃

This emoji is probably the happiest of the bunch, as it has large eyes and a grin that’s almost as big to match. It’s a clear way to express gladness.

32. Agonized Face – 😩

From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, the agonized face is next. This face looks deeply wounded and tortured. You could also use this emoji when exhausted.

33. Tearful Face – 😢

The tearful face is less serious than some of the sad emojis you can select from but still emotionally provoking. Marketers can use it as part of a retargeting campaign to lure a customer back to the site.

34. Sly Face – 😏

This sly emoji knows something that you don’t. Use this emoji when feeling playfully secretive, as it’s ideal for that mood.

35. Grin With Tongue Out Face – 😋

Does your company work in the culinary sphere? The grinning emoji with its tongue out looks like it just tasted something yummy. You might use to with a coupon to incentive your customer to come back in to the joint and try a bite.

36. Eyes Looking Left – 👀

This emoji can look a bit shifty depending on how you use it, but it can also direct attention toward something, such as seen in this email subject line.

37. Flexing Arm – 💪

The flexing arm emoji is very straightforward. It represents strength and power. Fitness and nutrition companies will find plenty of excuses to use this emoji in their marketing materials.

38. Shrugging Person – 🤷

Do you ever just feel meh? Don’t we all! The shrugging emoji, which comes in men’s and women’s version, is a handy emoji for those blah kind of days.

39. Face Palm – 🤦

The face palm has made its way into popular vernacular, so it was only a matter of time before it became an emoji. The meaning of this one is clear, and it isn’t good!

40. Pensive Face – 😔

The pensive face looks rather dejected. It comes in handy for expressing sorrow and remorse.

41. Wrapped Present – 🎁

Moving away from smileys, next is the wrapped present emoji. The colorful gift wrap makes this appropriate for someone’s birthday or the holiday season. Use this emoji in your marketing when your audience has earned a free gift!

42. Gold Crown – 👑

The gold crown emoji is emblematic of royalty. Let your VIPs know what you think of them when you use this emoji in your email marketing.

43. Poop – 💩

The poop emoji is rather divisive. It also has several meanings, which can make using it difficult. Some people think it’s funny and cheeky, others use it playfully, and others still choose this emoji to say something sucks.

A straightforward usage is best, like this very punny movie poster for Deadpool 2.

44. Money Bag – 💰

The money bag emoji is indicative of wealth. You can attach it to a new product or service to associate value with your debut. It’s also a handy emoji to use for Tax Day marketing when you try to get your audience to spend their refund.

45. Sun – ☀️

This sun emoji has no smiling face. Its application is more for weather, but you can use it to announce a spring or summer sale no matter what your industry.

46. Open Confetti Ball – 🎊

New Year’s Eve is one of the most popular occasions for the open confetti ball emoji to come out. It’s so celebratory and shiny, it seems tailored to this time of year. You can also use it when celebrating a major business occasion like a successful product launch or anniversary.

47. Cherry Blossom – 🌸

The sakura or cherry blossom is a sign of spring arrival. It’s also a beautiful, colorful emoji with a soft aesthetic. You can use it to signal the cherry blossoms are in bloom, to announce a spring sale, or to showcase a pretty pink product.

48. Bouquet – 💐

The bouquet has an array of lovely blooms. It has some romantic connotations depending on how you use it, such as with heart emojis for Valentine’s Day. Floral shops should have this emoji on standby, as they’ll get a lot of use out of it.

49. Balloon – 🎈

The balloon emoji is bright, shiny, and red. It’s celebratory and goes well with the birthday cake and gift emojis, but you can use it on its own. For example, this emoji would come in handy for children’s brands in a text or email marketing campaign.

50. Red Rose – 🌹

Roses are utterly romantic, so this emoji has that side of it. Like the bouquet emoji, you can also appreciate the red rose for its beauty, slotting it into a floral shop marketing strategy.

51. Birthday Cake – 🎂

This emoji really only has one use – to celebrate birthdays. Adding it to the personalized subject line of a customer on their special day will surely make your brand more memorable and increase their loyalty.

52. Party Popper – 🎉

You can’t have a party without poppers! This one explodes jovially and sets the festive mood. You can use it with the birthday cake and gift emojis for celebrating a birthday or anytime you feel congratulatory.

53. Red Heart – ♥️

The heart emojis come in every color under the rainbow, so it’s no surprise the red heart is the most popular. It’s simple but romantic in this hue.

54. Green Checkmark – ✅

The green checkmark is one of the more professional popular emojis on the list. You can use it to indicate project completion and/or correctness. It would look great in an opt-in form with an enticing lead magnet.

55. Thumbs Up – 👍

The classic thumbs up emoji means that everything is A-okay. This emoji is positive reinforcement at its finest. It’s laid back and doesn’t try too hard, so use it when you want to convey those vibes.

56. Black Heart – 🖤

The black heart is sexy and mysterious. It can have a romantic element, or it can carry a side of heartbreak with it. Which will it be? That depends on how you use it.

57. Index Finger Pointing Left – 👈

Here’s another emoji with an exceedingly clear meaning. It’s a finger pointing left, such as when you want to indicate something worth seeing to the left.

58. Explosion – 💥

The explosion emoji leaves room for interpretation. It’s sometimes used for surprise, but it’s also the go-to when you want to convey that something has an explosive effect (although hopefully not literally). The bright colors make it a good emoji for marketers.

59. Green Heart – 💚

Change up the pace with the green heart instead. It doesn’t have a different meaning than the red or black hearts, per se, although it’s earthier and more centered. You can even combine all the heart colors into a fun rainbow, as seen here.

60. Peace Hand – ✌️

The positive vibes of the peace hand are great whether you favor the V for victory usage of this emoji or you prefer a more tranquil message. It’s an unassuming emoji you can slot into email subject lines.

61. Music Notes – 🎶

The three floating music notes can make your marketing messages sing, quite literally. Instrument retailers, choir services, and any music brand should use this emoji, although not to excess.

62. Broken Heart – 💔

The broken heart emoji conjures sadness. It’s as tough looking at this emoji as it is suffering from a broken heart.

63. Index Finger Pointing Down – 👇

What’s that going on down there? This emoji will tell you!

64. Lipstick Mark – 💋

Say it with a kiss. That’s what this emoji is all about. It’s seductive, romantic, and perhaps a bit cheeky if done correctly. Lingerie and makeup brands could use this emoji long after February 14^th.

65. Red Heart Exclamation – ❣️

The red heart exclamation is a unique emoji for sure. It’s like the basic red heart but with a bit of a facelift. Its shape makes it more exclamatory, so use it when you want to put an emphasis on something.

66. Two Hands Raised High – 🙌

To the roof! These hands are as triumphant as can be. They’re here to celebrate successes big or small and have positive vibes all around.

67. Crossed Fingers – 🤞

A little bit of luck can go a long way. The crossed fingers emoji would work well when announcing a raffle, contest, or giveaway and could just encourage more people to participate.

68. Blue Heart – 💙

The blue heart is yet another standard heart color that’s cooler and calmer. You can use it instead of the other colors or in combination with them.

69. Revolving Hearts – 💞

The revolving hearts emoji showcases two hearts intertwined. This emoji tells one emotional story without any words. It has much stronger romantic connotations than the other heart emojis we’ve looked at.

70. Pink Growing Hearts – 💗

At first glance, you could mistake this emoji for one big pink heart. However, it’s more nuanced than that, featuring a series of hearts growing in size. Use it to represent a love that keeps getting bigger with time.

71. Index Finger Pointing Right – 👉

The last of the pointing finger emojis is one facing to the right. Grab a customer’s attention by inserting this emoji into a blog post or SMS message.

72. Sparkling Pink Heart – 💖

The sparkling pink heart has a bit of extra shine. It’s more of a special occasions emoji that keeps messaging fresh.

73. Twinkles or Sparkles – ✨

Are you wracking your brain wondering which emoji to insert into your latest marketing message? The sparkle emoji is a good option. It’s mostly used for decoration, although it could also come in handy for emphasis.

75. Purple Heart – 💜

The purple heart is a good complement to the blue heart. It’s darker and maybe a touch more mysterious but otherwise functions the same as any heart emoji.

75. OK Gesture – 👌

This hand gesture means OK, which is a stand-in for lack of any emoji that says the same. Use it when you want to tell someone about a job well done.

76. Winking Face – 😉

Let’s get into some emojis with double meaning. The winking face is straightforward, but it can also add to innuendos. It’s sort of like saying “if you know what I mean,” while you dramatically wink and nudge someone.

77. Hot Face – 🥵

The burning red skin and stuck-out tongue of this emoji suggest that sweltering weather is on the horizon, but it’s also been commandeered for attractive people.

78.100 with Red Underline – 💯

The original use of this emoji suggests it might represent a perfect score such as on a test at school. However, with slang such as keeping it 100 (which means keeping it real), it’s taken on a different meaning.

79. Fire – 🔥

The fire emoji operates the same as the burning hot face. You can use it to denote sweltering heat or a literal fire (although hopefully not!) or someone attractive.

80. Smiling Purple Devil – 😈

The complement to the evil-looking purple devil is this smiling emoji. It looks downright naughty, and it’s often used for those kinds of texting purposes.

81. Drooling Face – 🤤

The last emoji we’ll look at is this one openly drooling. Whatever it’s looking at sure is yummy!

Wrap Up

Emojis can be tough to understand, especially when some of them have no clear meaning. People ascribe their meanings to certain emojis, and they (kind of) become the prevalent meanings.

Even if you don’t use every emoji on this list the way it’s supposed to be, at least now you understand the true intention behind the creation of each one!

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