๐ Kiss Mark
๐ Meaning and usage
The ๐ emoji is one of the most passionate and ambiguous. Its primary meaning is a lipstick mark or a kiss symbol . But in digital communication, its meaning is much broader.
๐ Romantic kiss and flirting: The most direct and common meaning. This emoji conveys feelings of love, passion, tenderness, or flirtation.
- Example: "I miss your kisses ๐"
- Example: "Blowing you a kiss ๐"
๐ Friendly kiss (on the cheek): In a lighter context, it can mean a friendly greeting or farewell, especially in cultures where it is customary to kiss upon meeting.
- Example: "We had a great time! Kiss you, bye ๐"
๐ Complimenting someone's appearance (especially lips): Often used to compliment someone's appearance, to highlight the beauty of their lips or makeup.
- Example: "What a lipstick! You look amazing ๐"
๐ Gratitude and Blowing a Kiss: Can express a big, warm thank you by giving a kiss on the cheek as a sign of appreciation.
- Example: "Thank you for your help, you're my savior! ๐"
๐ Symbol of glamour, beauty and cosmetics: The lipstick imprint is a classic symbol of the beauty industry, glamour and femininity.
How emoji came to be ๐
- Universal symbol: The idea of using a lip print as a kiss symbol existed long before emoji – in comics, on postcards, in advertising.
- Unicode: The Kiss Mark emoji was approved as part of the Unicode 6.0 standard in 2010 and was given the codepoint U+1F48B.
- Design: On most platforms (Apple, Google, Samsung), it appears as a bright red lip print left by lipstick. This design makes it very recognizable and stylish.
Interesting facts about ๐
- Popularity in selfie captions: This is one of the most popular emojis on Instagram and TikTok. Women often add it to photos where they're pouting their lips or emphasizing their lip makeup.
- More passionate than ๐: The ๐ emoji (face blowing a kiss) is more playful and tender. ๐, on the other hand, conveys more passion, glamour, and candor.
- LGBTQ+ Support Symbol: In some contexts, it can be used as a symbol of love and support for the community.
- Red Lipstick as a Symbol of Confidence: The ๐ emoji is associated with boldness, sexiness, and self-confidence, which is symbolized by bright lipstick.
Popular combinations with other emoji
๐ is rarely used alone. Its combinations with other emoji create powerful semantic links.
1. Romance and passion:
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๐ + โค๏ธ = Love and kisses. A classic combination for expressing deep feelings.
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๐ + ๐ = Passion, temptation, “sinful kiss”.
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๐ + ๐น = Romantic date, declaration of love.
2. Compliments and glamour:
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๐ + โจ = Glitter, glamour, "you shine."
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๐ + ๐ = Compliment your makeup or new lipstick.
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๐ + ๐ = “You’re a queen!”, a compliment to confidence and style.
3. Gratitude and friendship:
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๐ + ๐ = Warm gratitude or a friendly gesture.
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๐ + ๐ = "Kisses in gratitude for the gift."
4. Sadness and melancholy:
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๐ + ๐ = "Kisses, I'm sad" or "I miss your kisses."
๐ is an accent emoji. It amplifies emotion, whether it's passion, gratitude, or a compliment. It's glamorous, passionate, and highly expressive, instantly making a message more personal and emotional.
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Air kiss
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:kiss:
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