Have you been using emojis while texting before? Maybe youโve been using the famous ๐ without realizing what it means, so weโre going to talk you through it and everything it stands for today.
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What Does ๐ Mean?
๐ is an emoji that you often send in a sheepish and flirty way. It can also mean that you are sticking your tongue out at someone in a taunting or humorous way. It is designed to look like a face with a sticking out tongue. If you turn your head to the left, you will see how the colon (:) is the eyes, and the letter P is the mouth and tongue.
How To Use ๐ In A Flirty Way
Now that weโve got the meaning out of the way, itโs time to see it in action. If youโve seen it used but youโre not entirely sure how to use it yourself, these examples are a great way for you to understand it a little better. Weโll show you first how we can use the emoji ๐ in a flirty way. Youโll typically want to use it in this manner when youโre talking to a crush, a partner, or a friend with who youโre close.
- I canโt wait to see you later ๐
- I had a great time today ๐
- You looked good in that dress earlier ๐
- Wow, I canโt believe how close we are to each other. You should come to see me ๐
- Iโm right behind you ๐
- Why are you teasing me like that? ๐
- Stop being cheeky and kiss me ๐
As you can see, most of the time, when we use :P, weโre playful and cute in this manner. Youโll most likely use this when youโre joking with your crush and not wanting to come across too strong. If you sent one of these messages without the ๐ face at the end, sometimes the message is received incorrectly and can make for some awkward interactions. Make sure you know your audience, though, because not everyone likes the ๐ face in a flirty way.
How To Use ๐ In A Funny Way
Now letโs look at the more appropriate and popular way to use :P. We use it in a funny way when weโre trying to make a joke or make light of a situation. Most people understand that ๐ is designed to be a funny face and is designed to replicate the idea that youโre sticking your tongue out at somebody after joking around with them or playing a prank on them.
- Did you see the look on her face? ๐
- Wow, you looked awful in that dress ๐
- Youโre hilarious ๐
- We should go and see that movie to see how bad it is ๐
- I canโt believe you got away with that in class today ๐
- Youโre never going to let me live that down ๐
- He told the funniest joke to me today ๐
As you can see, we use ๐ in this way to lighten the mood and show that weโre not talking seriously. Itโs a great way to keep the conversation friendly and for both the recipient and sender of the text to know that it is a light-hearted conversation above all else.
Is It Wrong To Send The ๐ Emoji To Your Family?
Some people are worried about using the ๐ emoji in a family chat or with one family member. However, these people do not need to worry. There is nothing wrong with using the ๐ emoji with your family. Of course, if youโre using it in a flirty way, youโre going to come across some problems, so make sure you donโt do that at any time.
However, if you use the funny variation of it, youโll be fine to use it with your family. You donโt want to use it in any other way, though. There is a chance that you can use the ๐ emoji wrong with your family, and thatโs if youโre using it sarcastically. If you use ๐ in a funny way to make light of a situation that the other family member considers serious, you could end up in trouble. Be careful using it in this way.
Is It Wrong To Send The ๐ Emoji To Your Friend?
What about friends, then? Well, there is much less difficulty using the ๐ emoji in text chains with your friends. In fact, youโre able to use all versions and variations of it just fine. As long as you know your friends well and understand that they wonโt mind you using the emoji in your chat, then youโre good to use it whenever you want to.
Whether using the flirty, funny, or sarcastic variation, a ๐ face is always good to use with friends.
Other Variations Of The ๐ Emoji And Their Meanings
Letโs quickly touch on some other variations that are similar to the ๐ emoji to see what they might mean. There are a few different ones that you might come across.
- xP โ ๐
The โxโ is used to show a squinting face with its tongue out (rather than having both eyes open). Itโs used to show a sense of fun or excitement in a conversation.
- ;P โ ๐
The semicolon here is used to show a winking face along with the tongue out. This emoji is used more flirty or to show a sense of wackiness or fun in the general chatter. Oftentimes, people will use this when talking to a girlfriend, boyfriend, or crush.
Is There A Difference Between ๐ And :P?
Finally, some people wonder about the difference between ๐ and ๐ as emojis. However, the two emojis can be used interchangeably. In fact, it depends mostly on the platform that you use. Some platforms will convert ๐ to a tongue out emoji face, while others need the ๐ for it to work. The only difference is that the โ is seen as the nose on the face. Otherwise, you can use both in the manners weโve mentioned above.
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