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1Send the same thing back.
2Flirt back cautiously with a non-sexy wink.
3Respond with a loving and warm emoji.
4Turn the heat up with an explicit emoji.
5Keep it cool with the sunglass emoji.
6Go for a fun, silly emoji.
7Throw a curveball with the upside down emoji.
8Get even sassier with a shrug emoji.
9Roll your eyes at them.
10Reply with a dissatisfied emoji.
11Turn the convo’s momentum with an expressionless emoji.
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The smirk (😏) is a versatile and suggestive little emoji. It can imply sarcasm, mischievousness, or irony depending on how it’s used, but it’s also one of the sexiest emojis out there when it’s used correctly. If you’re looking for an interesting way to reply to the smirk, you’ve got a lot of freedom here. Whether you want to be flirty, sassy, or some combination of the two, we’ve got you covered with a variety of fun options!
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Send the same thing back.
Reply with a 😏 of your own if you want to mirror their sass or sexy energy. This will signal to the person you’re talking to that you’re both on the same page. If they’re being a sassy goofball, another 😏 emoji is sort of like saying, “Yeah, that is funny,” or, “I see what you’re doing over there!” If they’re flirting with you, another 😏 is sort of an invitation to keep that romantic energy going.[1]
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Flirt back cautiously with a non-sexy wink.
If you like them but don’t want to take this too far, reply with 😉. The smile and a wink emoji is still flirty, but it’s not charged with the same sexual energy that the 😏 emoji contains. If you are interested in them romantically but don’t necessarily want to send the wrong message by suggesting that you’re up for dirty talk, this is the way to go.[2]
- This is also a good test for a guy who slid into your DMs and might be trying to hook up without working for it. A well-timed 😉 is a lot like saying, “You might get there if you play your cards right, but not so fast!”
- You can also use a 😊 or 😇 if you want something even more innocent and non-sexual.
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Respond with a loving and warm emoji.
Emojis like 😘, ❤️, or 😍 signal romantic interest without too much sexual energy. If there’s a spectrum with love on one end and lust on the other, the 😏 emoji is pretty far on the lust side. If you’re romantically interested in this person but you aren’t ready to move the conversation into this kind of explicitly sexual territory yet, a 😘, ❤️, or 😍 emoji will pull things back a bit.[3]
- These emojis are a little sexier and more playful than something like 😉 or 😊, but nowhere near as sexy as the smirk.
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4
Turn the heat up with an explicit emoji.
Lean into the sensual energy with a sexy emoji if you’re ready. The sexy emoji lineup (💋, 🍆, 🍑, 💦, 😈, and 👅) are all valid options if you’re comfortable moving into sexting territory here. You can either send the emojis on their own, or write a little sexy note alongside your emoji.[4]
- A little phrase like, “What are you up to? 😈” or, “Right back atcha 💋” can really hit a chord with the guy or girl you’re flirting with!
- If you don’t know this guy/gal that well, be careful doing this. Some people take a hint way too far, and if you aren’t sure you like them, this is a risky move.
- If you’re not comfortable going in this direction, that’s totally okay.
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Keep it cool with the sunglass emoji.
The 😎 emoji works as a versatile, slick, and cool response. Replying to a smirk with the sunglasses emoji is a lot like someone saying, “You’re cute” and replying with “I know.” It’s not necessarily dismissive, but it is a little coy and braggy. All things considered, this is a playful and fun emoji that conveys a whole lot of confidence.[5]
- If they sent something like, “What’s up hot stuff 😏” you might reply with, “Just hanging out 😎” to send some too-cool-for-school energy their way.
- The sunglasses emoji also works if they’re smirking ironically. If they say, “I’m totally buying a PS5 with my tax refund 😏,” you could reply with “Oh, we’re playing so many games 😎.”
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Go for a fun, silly emoji.
Keep it light and playful with a 😛, 😝, or 😜 and keep chatting. If you don’t really want to lean into the sexy smirk but you also don’t necessarily want to discourage them, throw one of these tongue-out emojis (😛, 😝, or 😜) and keep the original conversation moving. This is a good way to play things if you aren’t sure whether you like them or not.[6]
- This is also a good option if they’re using the smirk emoji ironically. The fun tongue-out emojis will all communicate, “That’s funny! You’re such a goofball.”
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Throw a curveball with the upside down emoji.
The 🙃 emoji is a versatile response to the smirk. Depending on the context, this can mean anything from, “Why are you doing this to me,” to, “Are you joking?” This is also the perfect emoji if they’re trying to be if they’re being sly or mischievous, since it’s kind of the equivalent of going, “Oh, you’re up to something insane, aren’t you?”[7]
- The 🙃 emoji is also great if you want to convey irony. If they sent you something sarcastic like, “Guess who got two hours of sleep because they couldn’t stop binge watching Netflix 😏” you might reply, “Sounds like you’re living a healthy lifestyle 🙃.”
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Get even sassier with a shrug emoji.
If they’re being a goofball, say, “Oh well” with a 🤷 emoji. If you’re unamused with their sassiness or playful flirting, a shrug emoji (🤷, or 💁) is perfect. It conveys a lack of interest in the other person’s antics, which is good if you want them to stop whatever they’re doing or you’re trying to be ten times sassier than they’re being.[8]
- This emoji can also mean, “I don’t know what you want from me,” which is good if they’re sending the smirking emoji out of nowhere.
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Roll your eyes at them.
The eye roll (🙄) is a fun way to act annoyed or play it cool. Did they just say something so downright ridiculous that you can’t put your reaction into words? Did they send the smirk emoji as their opening message on Tinder? If so, they’ve earned the 🙄.[9]
- You can include a note, too. If they’re trying to flirt in an inappropriate way, or it’s way too early in the convo for a smirk emoji, you might say, “Seriously? 🙄” or, “You’re joking, right? 🙄.”
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Reply with a dissatisfied emoji.
The 😒 emoji sends the message that you aren’t amused. If they’re trying to be sly, a lone 😒 is a funny way of going, “You think you’re being clever, huh?” If you’ve got a flirty smirk on your hands, the 😒 signals, “You’re going to do better than that, right?” or, “I’m not one of those guys/girls.”[10]
- The interpretation of this emoji is very context dependent, but this can be a good option depending on the nature of your convo.
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Turn the convo’s momentum with an expressionless emoji.
Tell a persistent guy or gal to kindly cut it out with a 😕, 😑, or 😐. Unfortunately, the smirk emoji is a favorite of the obnoxiously pushy guy/gal. If you want to pull them down a peg without being aggressive or rude, reply with one of these. If they have any tact at all, they’ll get the message.[11]
- The confused emoji (😕) is good if you want to say, “I don’t know what you’re doing, but it isn’t working.”
- The expressionless emoji with closed eyes (😑) signals, “I’m over it.”
- The expressionless emoji with eyes open (😐) is a lot like the closed-eye version, except there’s an added hint of, “I don’t know what you want from me.”
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This article was co-authored by Cher Gopman and by wikiHow staff writer, Eric McClure. Cher Gopman is the Founder of NYC Wingwoman LLC, a date coaching service based in New York City. 'NYC Wingwoman' offers matchmaking, wingwoman services, 1-on-1 Coaching, and intensive weekend bootcamps. Cher is a Certified Life Coach, a former psychiatric nurse, and her work has been featured on Inside Edition, Fox, ABC, VH1, and The New York Post. This article has been viewed 37,117 times.
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FAQs
What does 😏 😏 mean from a girl? ›
Adding this emoji to a text indicates you are flirting or sending a suggestive message. On social media it can also mean you are feeling smug and self-satisfied because you just did something baller.
What does this emoji mean 😏? ›As its official name reveals, 😏 Smirking Face represents the facial expression of a smirk. It's used to communicate a range of feelings, including smugness, self-confidence, self-indulgence, mischief, cheeky humor, and general satisfaction. 😏 Smirking Face especially implies, however, flirtation and sexual innuendo.
What does it mean when a girl sends 🙃 🙃? ›They're goofing around with you. In a flirty message, the 🙃 emoji can carry the same weight as 😏 and 😈. So if they start sending a bunch of 🙃 in a row, they're probably trying to keep things light, playful, and flirty.
What do 3 periods mean in texting? ›Ellipsis points are periods in groups of usually three, or sometimes four. They signal either that something has been omitted from quoted text, or that a speaker or writer has paused or trailed off in speech or thought. That's the basics.
What does 😇 mean in text from a girl? ›The 😇 (angel) emoji may mean someone is flirting with you.
If someone is hitting on you on Snapchat or texting you flirty messages, they may add this emoji to show how sweet and angelic they find you. Alternatively, they may use the emoji to playfully deny their message's more suggestive meaning. "You're so pretty.
Send the same thing back. Reply with a 😏 of your own if you want to mirror their sass or sexy energy. This will signal to the person you're talking to that you're both on the same page.
What does 🍆 mean in chat? ›The Eggplant emoji (🍆), also known by its Unicode name of Aubergine, is an emoji featuring a purple eggplant. Social media users have noted the emoji's phallic appearance and often use it as a euphemistic or suggestive icon during sexting conversations, to represent a male genitalia.
What does 😮 💨 👌 mean? ›😮💨 Face Exhaling emoji
The emoji is used to represent feelings of exhaustion, smoking, and exhaling a big sigh.
The majority of people agree that it means 'shy'. As if you were twiddling your fingers together, nervously. The emojis can often be paired with the emoji too, for extra nervous vibes. The emoji sequence can be used if you're about to ask someone a soft, yet risky question, or if you're just feeling hella shy.
What does it mean when a girl sends 🌚? ›Something sexual is going on.
In sexting, a 🌚 is often used to show mystery. This shifty-eyed emoji asks if starting a sexy text conversation is okay. It can also be used to show sexual interest.
What is the Meaning of 🌝? ›
Emoji Meaning
A full moon with a smiling face, as the Man in the Moon. Generally depicts the moon as a dark disc with a slightly smiling human face and nose. See also 🌕 Full Moon. May be used to represent the moon more generally. Commonly used a smiley.
A 💦 (sweat drop) emoji can mean someone's “thirsty," or attracted to you. “Ugh! That selfie is too much. 😍 My thirst is so real. 💦”
What is the meaning of 🔪? ›🤡 is used when getting caught in a mistake or when feeling like a fraud.
What does 🖤 mean from a guy? ›It symbolizes love or affection.
Despite its dark shade, a 🖤 represents love and affection. Someone may send this emoji alone or at the end of a sentence to show that they care for you. “Thanks for helping me today🖤” “I don't know where I'd be without you🖤”
An ellipsis is a punctuation mark of three dots (. . .) that shows an omission of words, represents a pause, or suggests there's something left unsaid.
Why are periods in texts rude? ›The message-ending period establishes a certain distance. The punctuation is polite when speaking to someone older than you or above you at work, but off-putting among friends. Simply put, the inclusion of a formality in casual communication is unnerving.
What are the dots after a word? ›The term ellipsis comes from the Greek word meaning 'omission,' and that's just what it does: an ellipsis shows that something has been left out. You can use an ellipsis when you're quoting someone to show that you've omitted some of their words.
What does 0 mean from a girl? ›"Surprise" is the most common definition for 0 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
What does ❤ mean in texting from a girl? ›It can be used to express gratitude, love, happiness, hope, or even flirtatiousness.
What does JS mean in text? ›If the text is friendly and informal, "Js" could be interpreted as meaning "joking around." If the tone of the text is more serious, "Js" could be interpreted to mean "just saying" or "just kidding." In any case, the interpretation of "Js" will vary depending on the context in which it is used.
What does 😒 mean from a girl? ›
Emoji Meaning
May convey a variety of negative emotions, including irritation, displeasure, grumpiness, and skepticism, as if giving the side-eye. Not to be confused with 😏 Smirking Face, which features similar eyes but a wry smile.
Emoji Meaning
A cut of uncooked red meat, as a T-bone or rib-eye steak, with the light, white marbling of fat. May be used for sexual slang. Cut of Meat was approved as part of Unicode 10.0 in 2017 and added to Emoji 5.0 in 2017.
Emoji Meaning
A pushpin, as used to indicate a location on a map. Generally depicted as an upright pin with a red, round head. Commonly used to indicate locations and notably featured in the Pushpin Emoji Detour and Distance Between memes on Twitter.
Squee! Uwu is an emoticon depicting a cute face. It is used to express various warm, happy, or affectionate feelings. A closely related emoticon is owo, which can more specifically show surprise and excitement.
What is the signification of 🍆 🍑 💦? ›👅🍭 means "lick." 👅🌮💦 and 👅🍆💦 both mean "let's have oral sex."
What does 😮 💨 😮 💨 mean? ›Used to represent relief, exhaustion, or as a sigh of disappointment or displeasure. May also be used to indicate the exhaling of smoke.
What does 💦 mean from a boy? ›🧠 — Oral sex. 💦 — Ejaculation. 👅 — May indicate sexual activity, especially oral sex.
What is called 1? ›1 (one, also called unit and unity) is a number. A numerical digit is used to represent that number in numerals.
What is the symbol '~'? ›The tilde (/ˈtɪldeɪ, -di, -də, ˈtɪld/) ˜ or ~, is a grapheme with several uses. The name of the character came into English from Spanish, which in turn came from the Latin titulus, meaning "title" or "superscription".
What is the full form of IE in English? ›What is the Full form of i.e.? The full form of i.e. is id est. It is a Latin word meaning that is or in other words.
What does 💋 mean from a girl? ›
💋 Kiss Mark emoji
The kiss mark emoji 💋 is a flirty little symbol of a lipstick marking that can indicate affectionate or friendly kisses, love and romance, sexiness, cosmetics and beauty, and in some cases, sassiness.
What does the 😭 Loudly Crying Face emoji mean? The loudly crying face emoji shows a smiley that is crying uncontrollably—it just can't handle it and is losing its cool. This could be due to sadness and frustration … but also laughter and joy.
What does 💕 mean from a girl? ›The two hearts emoji is used frequently in text messages relating to love. While it is a symbol of romantic love, it can also be used to show affection for other close relationships, such as with family and friends (e.g., I 💕 to the moon and back).
What does ur26cn24u mean on Instagram? ›ur26c means You are too sexy, n2 means into, 4u implies for you., which throughout refers you are way too sexy.
What is the meaning of the word LOL? ›Lol is an acronym of laugh out loud. It can be used as an interjection and a verb. Lol is one of the most common slang terms in electronic communications. Even though it means laugh out loud, lol is mostly used to indicate smiling or slight amusement.
What does mean of 3 mean? ›The emoticon <3 means "Love" or "I Love You."
What does mean from girl to girl? ›It commonly conveys warm and fuzzy feelings, especially feeling loved or being in love with someone or something. It may also convey various happy, affectionate sentiments more generally, such as feeling content or blessed.
What does <3 mean from a girl? ›mean from a girl? means she loves you. For many girls, sending a <3 is a way of saying, “I like you as more than a friend.” Maybe she's crushing on you and finally has the courage to say how she feels, or she's your girlfriend sending a quick “I love you” text.
What is the meaning from a girl ? ›As its name suggests, the Pleading Face emoji is often used when a person is begging or pleading for something, such as asking for forgiveness or a favor. This versatile emoji is also used to convey a range of other emotions, such as showing remorse, affection, hurt, fear—or sometimes just being cute and silly.
What does this emoji mean from a girl to a girl? ›The (smiling face with hearts) emoji expresses romantic love. A significant other might send you this emoji to say, "I'm in love with you," or "I love being with you." If you see this emoji coming from a partner, they're feeling the love, and they want you to know it.
What are signs that a girl is into you? ›
- Smiling at you.
- Shooting short glances your way.
- Darting her eyes away when you look at her.
- Making prolonged eye contact with you.
- Running fingers through her hair.
- Licking her lips.
- Exposing her neck.
- Tilting her heads towards you.
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"Very Happy" is the most common definition for :D. on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. :D. Definition: Very Happy.
Think about how often she teases you.
It's not flirting if she's outright mean, but if she's being a little sassy, and smiling and laughing as she gently makes fun of something you said or did, she's likely flirting with you.
Who uses 💜 Purple Heart emoji? Like the many other heart emoji such as Red Heart ❤️ and Blue Heart 💙, the Purple Heart emoji 💜 is generally used to convey love and other strong, affectionate, positive feelings.
What does 💙 mean in texting? ›The Blue Heart emoji 💙 depicts a classic representation of heart, colored blue. It can be used to express love, support, admiration, happiness, and excitement—particularly toward various things that have some relation to the color blue, from the Smurfs to Duke University to autism awareness.
What does <<< 3 mean from a boy? ›emoticon means love on social media. This cute symbol is most commonly used to discuss romantic relationships, friendships, or passions when texting, tweeting, or posting. Someone may use a <3 to replace the word “love” in a sentence or to convey warm feelings for someone or something. “I <3.
What does 🤞 mean from a girl? ›What does this 🤞 mean from a girl? A 🤞 can symbolize a strong friendship or relationship. If they're talking about their best friend, they may use this emoji to replace the word “close” or represent being their ride or die. “ Me and her are 🤞” “I don't know what I would do without her🤞”
What is the meaning of بنات? ›Noun. بنت • (bint) f (plural بنات (banāt)) daughter. girl (female child) a female teenager or young woman, chiefly unmarried synonym ▲ Synonym: صبيه (ṣabīye)
How old is a lady? ›girl can be used in almost any situation, and just refers to a female of any age, however, it's more common to use the term for females under 30.
What is 👉👈 meaning? ›The majority of people agree that it means 'shy'. As if you were twiddling your fingers together, nervously. The emojis can often be paired with the emoji too, for extra nervous vibes. The emoji sequence can be used if you're about to ask someone a soft, yet risky question, or if you're just feeling hella shy.
What does 💁 ♀ mean in text from a girl? ›
💁♀️ Woman Tipping Hand
A woman tipping her hand by her shoulder as if she's carrying a tray of drinks or flipping her hair. This emoji is commonly used to express sassiness or sarcasm. The earlier gender-unspecified version of this emoji, 💁 Person Tipping Hand, was originally depicted as a woman across most platforms.
🌚 New Moon Face
May be used to represent the moon more generally. Popularly perceived as creepy, used to throw shade (express disapproval), or convey various suggestive or ironic sentiments.