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WhatsApp smileys and people emojis

with their meaning
You'll find all current WhatsApp smileys and people emojis as well as a description of
their meaning. Have fun with diving into the colorful world of WhatsApp smileys!

Category: Whatsapp Smileys & People

Emoji Live Meaning Unicode
Grinning Face
😀 Happy emoji with a wide grin. Chat partner is in a very good U+1F600
temper and laughing cheerfully.
Smiling Face With Open Mouth
😀 Typical smiley face with open mouth and oval eyes. Is in a U+1F603
positive mood, shows its teeth and laughs cheerfully.
Smiling Face With Open Mouth And Smiling Eyes
Smiley's mouth is wide open, its eyes squeezed shut with joy.
😀 U+1F604
Laughs loudly, cheerfully and heartily. Only the typical emoji
eyes distinguish it from the classical smiley face.
Smiling Face With Open Mouth And Closed Eyes
😀 Emoji is on the verge of a fit of laughter. Means the same as U+1F606
“XD” and “><” as a text-based emoticon.
Winking Face
😀 Smiley blinks mischievously with one eye. Expression of humor, U+1F609
has been pulling a practical joke or is flirting with you.
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Smiling Face With Smiling Eyes
Is very happy and grinning. Also a little embarrassed and has red
😀 U+1F60A
cheeks. The eyes are laughing, showing its joy. Text-based
variant: ^^.
Slightly Smiling Face
😀 Emoji is at one with the world and at the same time a little happy. U+1F642
Has a slight smile on its face.
Smiling Face
☺ Smiley is squinting its eyes. The eyebrows are pitched, while it U+263A
shows a somewhat mischievous and timid grin.
Flushed Face
Face shows the inner tension, could also be flushing with
😀 U+1F633
embarrassment. Eyes are wide open. Is bashful, or in an awkward
or surprising situation.
Grinning Face With Smiling Eyes
😀 Smiley is showing its teeth while grinning, eyes are smiling U+1F601
awkwardly. Is very happy at the moment or a little embarrassed.
Grimacing Face
😀 Chat partner is jocular. Is hilariously fooling around, pulling U+1F62C
funny faces. Might also mean nervous or ungainly.
Smirking Face
Complacently grinning smiley. Caution is recommended.
😀 U+1F60F
Someone might be having something cunning up his sleeve.
Emoji is also used for flirting.
Upside-Down Face
😀 Smiley is topsy-turvy, horsing around and clowning about. The U+1F643
emoji also has a funny and sarcastic meaning.
Smiling Face With Heart-Eyes
Chat partner is aglow with happiness and can only see hearts.
😀 U+1F60D
Doesn't really know what to do with his joy. Is in love or
slobbering over someone.
Anguished Face
Emoji with raised eyebrows is shocked and disappointed.
😀 U+1F627
Something unexpected has happened, which causes unpleasant
agony.
Dizzy Face
😀 Smiley with crossed eyes is totally dazed. Is confused and so U+1F635
dizzy it doesn't know which side is up. About to faint.
Astonished Face
😀 The mouth is open and the eyes are crossed. Emoji is extremely U+1F632
amazed and surprised. Would not have expected this.
Frowning Face With Open Mouth
😀 U+1F626
Emoji's mouth is open with horror. It is frowning. Was caught
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red-handed. Feels totally taken by surprise.
Face With Medical Mask
Smiley wants to protect itself from something with the surgical
😀 U+1F637
mask. Is in the hospital or an emergency has happened. Is also
used as a sign for the avian flu and SARS.
Face Screaming in Fear
😀 Horror-stricken face with two hands, screaming. Is scared stiff, U+1F631
feeling nothing but fear and panic.
Fearful Face
😀 Scared smiley is frightened and stunned. Seems to be deeply U+1F628
shocked by a serious event.
Loudly Crying Face
😀 Emoji is both very sad and distraught, or is dying of laughter. U+1F62D
Tears are pouring out of the eyes like a waterfall.
Face With Open Mouth & Cold Sweat
Smiley with a blue forehead is shocked and worried. Cold sweat
😀 U+1F630
is dripping from the forehead and the mouth is open,
dumbfounded.
Crying Face
😀 Smiley with drooping eyebrows is sad and crying. A tear drop is U+1F622
running down the cheek. A picture of misery.
Disappointed but Relieved Face
Is relieved that something is over, but also disappointed. Has
😀 U+1F625
experienced a stressful situation with an unpleasant outcome, for
example, a test.
Face With Cold Sweat
Smiley with cold sweat on the forehead and down-turned corners
😀 U+1F613
of the mouth. Something was a close call, but it narrowly escaped
disaster. Is also used for hard work.
Smiling Face With Open Mouth & Cold Sweat
A situation has been positively mastered. Cold sweat is running
😀 U+1F605
down, the mouth is open. Smiley is relieved, laughing
mischievously and impishly.
Face With Tears of Joy
😀 Is so happy that it is shedding tears of joy. Has a fit of laughter U+1F602
and can hardly contain itself.
Sleepy Face
Emoji is dead tired and would love to sleep now. The bubble
😀 U+1F62A
emerging from the nose is a typical manga symbol for a sleeping
character.
Face Throwing a Kiss
😀 Smiley sends you a loving kiss that comes from the heart. Might U+1F618
want to thank you for something with the kiss.
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Kissing Face
Emoji brings its lips forward, eyes are wide open. Looks
😀 U+1F617
completely innocent and shy and is prepared to kiss. Could also
stand for “whistling” or “duck face”.
Kissing Face With Smiling Eyes
😀 Smiley is very happy and expectant. Anticipates a kiss, the eyes U+1F619
smiling full of hope.
Kissing Face With Closed Eyes
😀 Smiley's cheeks are blushing in anticipation. The eyes are closed U+1F61A
when kissing. Is loving and affectionate.
Face Without Mouth
😀 Emoji without a mouth. Is speechless, has no words. Someone U+1F636
does not want to or cannot say anything about a specific topic.
Face With Open Mouth
😀 Perplexed smiley is looking completely puzzled. Is quite amazed, U+1F62E
the open mouth expresses total surprise.
Face With Rolling Eyes
😀 Smiley is lifting up its eyes. Finds the current situation boring or U+1F644
annoying. Will disregard the message.
Thinking Face
Smiley is looking up, holding its hand to the chin. Is questioning
😀 U+1F914
a statement, mulling over something or thinking about a brilliant
idea.
Expressionless Face
😀 Face without any emotional expression. Smiley shows no U+1F611
feelings, is completely frozen or just neutral.
Zipper-Mouth Face
😀 Smiley with zipper instead of a mouth is keeping a secret for U+1F910
itself. Lips are closed or chat partner's lips should remain closed.
Face With Thermometer
😀 Smiley with red cheeks has a thermometer in its mouth. Feels sick U+1F912
(cold) or could be in the hospital.
Sleeping Face
😀 Good night and sweet dreams! Smiley is dead tired and would U+1F634
love to go to sleep or has already nodded off.
Face Savouring Delicious Food
😀 Bon appetit! Smiley is licking the corner of its mouth with its U+1F60B
tongue. Is eating something extremely delicious.
Face With Stuck-Out Tongue & Winking Eye
Smiley boldly sticks out the tongue, winking with one eye. Has
😀 U+1F61C
made a joke or wants to flirt with the chat partner. Also known as
the crazy face.
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Face With Stuck-Out Tongue
Emoji has heard enough. Is somewhat moody and miffed now
😀 U+1F61B
and sticks out its tongue at its counterpart. Or smiley is joking
and doesn't take things too seriously.
Face With Stuck-Out Tongue & Tightly Closed Eyes
😀 Face is screwing its eyes up with mischievous glee. Even boldly U+1F61D
sticks out the tongue.
Money-Mouth Face
Smiley has dollar signs in its eyes, the tongue is a banknote.
😀 U+1F911
Could have won something or is sensing a financial chance.
Implicates a sense of wealth.
Nerd Face
😀 Sympathetic emoji with nerd glasses and big hare teeth is smiling U+1F913
kindly. Represents a typical nerd.
Smiling Face With Sunglasses
I'm the king of the world! Mr. Cool Smiley with sunglasses. Is
😀 U+1F60E
totally self-assured and relaxed. Everything is absolutely easy and
cool.
Hugging Face
😀 Smiley with red cheeks is stretching out its hands toward you. U+1F917
Wants to hug you. It's an open and cordial gesture.
Smiling Face With Halo
😀 Smiley has a halo on its head and smiles. Would like to express U+1F607
its (possibly pretended) innocence.
Hushed Face
😀 Emoji with raised eyebrows is totally speechless and horrified. U+1F62F
Nothing can be added to what has just been said.
Confused Face
Smiley with one downturned corner of the mouth does not agree
😀 U+1F615
with something. Is disappointed, had imagined this in a different
way.
Frowning Face
☹ Face with very sad mouth angle. Emoji seems unhappy and U+2639
disgruntled. Clearly shows its counterpart what it is feeling.
Worried Face
😀 Smiley with raised eyebrows and downward pointing corners of U+1F61F
the mouth. Is worried, totally horrified, and speechless.
Neutral Face
😀 Emoji shows an expression without any emotions. A neutral look U+1F610
without prejudice. Neither positive nor negative image.
Disappointed Face
😀 Face is directed downwards. Smiley is very sad and frustrated and U+1F61E
gives a disappointed impression.
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Pensive Face
😀 A pensive expression on the face. Emoji looks downwards and U+1F614
needs time to think.
Relieved Face
😀 Everything went well! Relieved smiley face. Is happy that U+1F60C
something unpleasant is over without having caused any harm.
Unamused Face
Slightly annoyed smiley face is less than enthusiastic about
😀 U+1F612
something. Doesn't feel happy at all about it and wants to show
this.
Persevering Face
😀 Emoji is struggling and suffering. However, has to endure the U+1F623
situation and will have worked it through some day.
Confounded Face
😀 How on earth could that happen? Smiley is extremely dismayed U+1F616
and bewildered. Is very frustrated and could do nothing but cry.
Tired Face
😀 Overtired emoji with narrowed eyes and open mouth. Is very U+1F62B
exhausted and worn out. Needs some rest now.
Weary Face
😀 Leave me alone! Reluctant smiley with raised eyebrows and U+1F629
mouth downturned. Is totally sluggish and listless.
Face With Look of Triumph
😀 White steam clouds are coming out of the smiley's nose. Is U+1F624
snorting with rage or triumphing over someone else.
Pouting Face
😀 Beware, danger of explosion! Furious emoji face. Is annoyed and U+1F621
already sulking with a deep-red face.
Angry Face
😀 Smiley is upset, angry, and totally furious. You had better keep U+1F620
out of the person's way.
Drooling Face
Slobbering face, the saliva flowing from the corner of the mouth.
😀 U+1F924
Wants something so much that it cannot concentrate on any other
thing out of sheer anticipation.
Rolling On The Floor, Laughing
😀 This is funny! A smiley face, rolling on the floor, laughing. The U+1F923
face is laughing boundlessly. Short form: ROFL.
Lying Face
😀 Pinocchio smiley with very long nose. Told a lie or says the chat U+1F925
partner is lying. That's why the nose is getting longer and longer.
Face With Cowboy Hat
😀 U+1F920
Howdy! Typical American smiley with cowboy hat from the
Emoji Live Meaning Unicode
Wild West. Stands for freedom, nature, and hard work.
Nauseated Face
😀 Disgusted smiley, which is already green with sickness and U+1F922
nausea. Might mean reluctance and aversion.
Clown Face
😀 Made-up clown face from the circus world. Stands for fun and U+1F921
entertainment, but can also trigger fears in certain people.
Pile of Poo
Crap, oh no! Such a Sh**! A laughing pile of feces, symbol for
😀 U+1F4A9
excrements. Could describe a situation or criticize a statement of
the chat partner.
Imp
😀 Violet devil with horns is not jesting. Looks grim with raised U+1F47F
eyebrows. You should be particularly careful.
Smiling Face With Horns
😀 Mischievously grinning goblin smiley with small devil horns. U+1F608
He's a real teaser, planning something ugly just now.
Japanese Goblin
😀 The Tengu is an evil and magical being from Japan. Has U+1F47A
supernatural powers and brings forth disaster.
Japanese Ogre “Namahage”
😀 The Oni represents a demon and spirit of hell in Japanese U+1F479
mythology. An ugly figure with horns, chasing evil souls.
Ghost
😀 A mischievous smiley spirit sticks out the tongue and tries to U+1F47B
frighten you. But it is too cute to do any serious damage.
Skull
😀 Kill me! The skull emoji is used in unpleasant situations or to U+1F480
symbolize terrible things.
Skull and Crossbones
☠ Be careful! The death's head with crossed bones is a symbol of U+2620
death. A warning sign for toxic substances and hazards.
Alien
😀 The aliens are here! Symbol for an extraterrestrial being. U+1F47D
However, smiles friendly and comes in peace.
Smiling Cat Face With Open Mouth
😀 Laughing cat with open mouth. Means fun and smirking. The U+1F63A
cattiness might stand for femininity.
Grinning Cat Face With Smiling Eyes
😀 Cat face, which is on its toes. The eyes are smiling, it's grinning U+1F638
and very satisfied. The chat partner can have fun with this cat.
Emoji Live Meaning Unicode
Cat Face With Wry Smile
😀 Cat is laughing daringly with boldly raised corners of the mouth. U+1F63C
Might fancy a flirt. However, you had better be cautious.
Kissing Cat Face With Closed Eyes
😀 Cat with red cheeks and eyes closed. Its lips are pointed and it U+1F63D
wants to kiss you.
Smiling Cat Face With Heart-Eyes
😀 Overjoyed, laughing cat face with hearts on the eyes. Is very U+1F63B
much in love or very grateful for a friendly service.
Weary Cat Face
Cat is horrified, holding its paws next to the mouth, which is open
😀 U+1F640
with terror. Only shows the white of the eyes and needs a break
right now. Also known as tired cat.
Pouting Cat Face
Profile view of a cat face. The corners of the mouth and the
😀 U+1F63E
whiskers are pointing downwards. Is in a bad mood and has
turned away angrily.
Crying Cat Face
😀 Cat face with downturned eyebrows and corners of the mouth. A U+1F63F
tear runs down the cheek, is sad and has to cry.
Cat Face With Tears of Joy
😀 Cat emoji with clenched eyes and open mouth. Is enthusiastic and U+1F639
helpless with laughter. Has tears of joy in the eyes.
Clapping Hands
Bravo, very well done! Emoji shows two clapping hands. Is
😀 U+1F44F
mostly used for expressing consent. Several clapping hands
intensify the applause 😀😀😀.
“Thumbs-Up” Sign
Hand with thumb turned up. Stands for commitment, everything
😀 U+1F44D
is okay! Caution: In Arab countries, this is interpreted as showing
the two fingers.
Thumbs Down Sign
😀 Thumb turned down stands for rejection. Also known as the false U+1F44E
death myth meaning with Roman gladiators.
Fisted Hand Sign
😀 The stretched-out fist means “Check!” — an encouragement. Can U+1F44A
also be interpreted as a threatening punch.
Raised Fist
I can do it! The raised fist implies power and strength. Today also
✊ U+270A
linked to the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Is also used as a
solemn gesture or to display zero items.
Up Pointing Index
☝ U+261D
The raised forefinger stands for a threat: Beware! Could also be a
Emoji Live Meaning Unicode
gesture of instruction.
Victory Hand
✌ Victory hand sign stands for victory or peace. In Great Britain, U+270C
can be seen in an insulting way as a woman with spread-out legs.
Raised Hand
✋ Emoji shows a raised palm with fingers. It stands for a welcome U+270B
or farewell as well as for “Stop, I've had enough!”
Raised Hand With Fingers Splayed
😀 “Don't come closer” or “Stop, wait!” The spread out hand can U+1F590
also indicate the number 5 or a high five.
Ok Hand Sign
Thumb and forefinger touch one another, forming a circle.
😀 U+1F44C
Symbol for “Okay, no problem!”, “Everything is OK!”, or “I like
it!”.
Back Of Hand Pointing To The Left
😀 Right this way! Trigger finger shows to the left. Is meant to point U+1F448
in a certain direction or indicate something.
Back Of Hand Pointing To The Right
Trigger finger shows to the right. Draws your attention to
😀 U+1F449
something following or wants to remind you of something. Can
also be an admonishing wiggling of the trigger finger.
Waving Hand Sign
😀 Hello and goodbye! A friendly waving hand. Can be used as a U+1F44B
welcome or farewell.
Sign of the Horns
Little finger and forefinger are forming horns. Can have many
😀 U+1F918
meanings, such as unfaithfulness, superstition, metal horns, or
devil's salutation. Holy gesture in Buddhism.
Reversed Hand With Middle Finger Extended
😀 In western culture, the middle finger smiley is used as a rude and U+1F595
offensive gesture.
Open Hands Sign
😀 The two opened hands are stretched toward the counterpart. U+1F450
Represents affection and openness.
Tense Biceps
😀 “You can do that!” or “I feel strong!” Arm with tense biceps. U+1F4AA
Also used in connection with doing sports, e.g. at the gym.
Person Raising Both Hands In Celebration
Hallelujah! Hands are stretched upwards to celebrate. Is having a
😀 party, dancing wildly and friskily. Is in a good mood or having a U+1F64C
lot of fun. Can also stand for “Banzai”, a Japanese cheer that
brings luck and joy for 10,000 years.
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Person With Folded Hands
Two hands pressed together. Is currently very introverted, saying
😀 U+1F64F
a prayer, or hoping for enlightenment. Is also used as a “high
five” or to say thank you.
Raised Hand With Part Between Middle and Ring Fingers
😀 A hand sign based on sacred Jewish letters. The gesture has U+1F596
become known by the series “Star Trek” and Mr. Spock.
Writing Hand
✍ Right hand writing with a pen. Could mean: I'll get in touch and U+270D
will write you a message.
Nail Polish
Emoji for a casual, easy-going behavior that feels comfortable.
😀 U+1F485
Applying nail varnish can mean: Let us go out! Can also be used
for manicure and beauty.
Mouth
😀 A slightly opened mouth and red, full lips have a strong, U+1F444
attractive signaling effect on both sexes.
Tongue
😀 The stretched-out tongue can be used to reinforce a joke. I am on U+1F445
the ball and ready for jokes!
Footprints
Two footprints suggest difficulties, which will soon be overcome
😀 U+1F463
by your own efforts. Also used as a symbol for a baby's feet, or:
I'm on the way!
Ear
The ear emoji can mean “I can hear something” or “You have my
😀 U+1F442
full attention”. The ear is also one of the erotic zones of man and
woman.
Nose
The nose generally stands for the olfactory sense. Emoji indicates
😀 U+1F443
that something has a strong scent. Depending on the context, this
may be nice or unpleasant.
Eyes
😀 Beware, someone is watching you! Two eyes are looking to the U+1F440
left. Someone is keeping an eye on you, you're under observation!
Eye
A single eye. In ancient cultures often a religious sign, such as the
😀 U+1F441
eye of Horus or the evil eye in the Orient. Or: I have an eye on
you, you are under observation!
Silhouette Of Two Busts
😀 The silhouette of two people. A friend you can rely on is standing U+1F465
behind you. Also symbolizes a community or group.
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Baby
😀 A baby face with a ringlet. Emoji can indicate an imminent U+1F476
pregnancy or the desire for a child.
Princess
A beautiful, distinguished and aristocratic princess with a crown
😀 U+1F478
or a diadem. The dream of all little girls. You can be happy if a
man sends you this emoji, because then you are his princess.
Person Bowing Deeply
😀 A person who is bowing to you. Is grateful because of something U+1F647
and deeply bows to you. Can also be an offering of reverence.
Face With No Good Gesture
😀 Stop this immediately! Woman with crossed arms. Defensive U+1F645
posture. Shows that something is wrong and disruptive.
Face With Ok Gesture
Everything is okay! Woman with hands above her head. Wants to
😀 U+1F646
tell you that everything is fine. There's no problem. Also known
as the ballerina.
Information Desk Person
😀 How can I assist? Service-oriented, friendly emoticon, for U+1F481
example for employees of an information desk.
Happy Person Raising One Hand
😀 Person is cheerful and lifts a hand. Wants to say: I have a U+1F64B
question or an answer.
Person Shrugs
I have no idea of nothing. The shrug of the shoulders shows
😀 ignorance or the lack of interest in something. Text version: U+1F937
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Pouting Person
😀 I am dissatisfied! Emoji pouts and openly shows its displeasure. U+1F64E
Could be an indication that someone is angry and annoyed.
Frowning Person
😀 Emoji shows a woman with a frown. Her expression is very U+1F64D
distressed and sad. Could indicate sad news.
Dancing
“I want to party” or “I'm so excited!” The dancing woman in the
😀 U+1F483
red dress is also often associated with salsa. In general stands for
fun and joy.
Man and Woman Holding Hands
😀 With you, all worries are gone! Couple in love is standing side by U+1F46B
side. Man and woman are holding hands, beaming happily.
Two Women Holding Hands
😀 Two women are holding hands. They could be best friends or U+1F46D
siblings. Emoji could also explicitly stand for the same-sex
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female love.
Couple With Heart
I'm so happy with you! A couple in love (man and woman) next
😀 U+1F491
to each other. Both are happy and laughing. The heart represents
love.
Kiss
😀 Man and woman with closed eyes and lips pointed to kiss. They U+1F48F
would love to kiss now. The pink heart stands for love.
Women With Bunny Ears
Two Playboy Bunnies with rabbit ears. These models represent
😀 the American Playboy magazine for men and globally stand for U+1F46F
attractiveness. The emoji is also used as a symbol for ballet as
well as for “Let's party!”
Bikini
I want to go swimming and to bathe in the sun! The bikini is a
😀 U+1F459
symbol of summer, sun and fun. Can also mean “You look great,
sexy bikini!”
Kiss Mark
Red sensual lip print. Would like to give you a kiss, thereby
😀 U+1F48B
leaving an imprint of the lipstick. Can mean “You're so nice” or
“Many thanks!”
High-Heeled Shoe
😀 Attention, here comes a vamp! Men are sexually attracted by red U+1F460
high heels. Wants to go out and experience something exciting.
Top Hat
😀 In Great Britain, the top hat is worn on traditional occasions like a U+1F3A9
wedding. Also known from Monopoly.
Crown
“This is top” or “You are the best!” The crown embellished with
😀 U+1F451
precious jewels represents power and luxury. Is also known as
king emoji.
Ring
Will you marry me? Also “I'm spoken for!” The ring is set with a
😀 U+1F48D
diamond, the most precious gem ever. Is mostly used in
conjunction with relationships or for expressing approval.
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