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You’ve probably seen the popular 😉 (winking face) emoji floating around, but what does it mean? The wink emoji, also known as the winking face, can be used in several flirty and playful situations. We’ve put together an easy-to-follow guide to help you learn all about this familiar emoticon.[1] Keep reading to find out what the 😉 (winking face) emoji means and how to use it.
Winky Face Emoji Meaning
If someone sends you a winky face, there's a good chance they like you and they're trying to sound flirty. A winking emoji may also mean the person is joking around or that they're telling you a secret.
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- ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/e/emoji/winking-face-emoji/
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a37411573/best-flirty-emojis/
- ↑ https://las.illinois.edu/news/2018-09-05/our-brains-process-irony-emojis-words-same-way
- ↑ https://whatemoji.org/winking-face/
- ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/e/emoji/winking-face-emoji/
- ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/e/emoji/winking-face-emoji/