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👅 Tongue Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Sticking-out tongue — the universal gesture of teasing, tasting, and playful rudeness. Kids do it instinctively, and adults use the emoji version to add cheekiness to messages. The human tongue has about 10,000 taste buds, and this emoji represents every single one of them in action.
When to Use
Use for tasting food, being cheeky, or expressing playful defiance.
Example Usage
- “Tastes amazing 👅”
- “Being cheeky 👅”
- “Yum yum 👅”
Popular Combinations
👅🍦
Licking ice cream
👅🌶️
Tasting spicy food
👅😋
Delicious taste
How Tongue looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 👅 mean in a text message?▼
Sticking-out tongue — the universal gesture of teasing, tasting, and playful rudeness. Kids do it instinctively, and adults use the emoji version to add cheekiness to messages. The human tongue has about 10,000 taste buds, and this emoji represents every single one of them in action. Use for tasting food, being cheeky, or expressing playful defiance. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 👅?▼
You can use the Tongue emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 👅 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Tongue emoji is encoded as U+1f445 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 👅 and in CSS content: "\1f445". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 👅?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:tongue:` to insert the Tongue emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f445
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:tongue:Keywords
mouthplayful
When to Use 👅 Tongue
Use for tasting food, being cheeky, or expressing playful defiance.
- •Send 👅 when you want to express or reference "tongue" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 👅 in conversations about mouth or playful to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 👅 Tongue on social media posts, stories, or comments related to tongue
- •Combine 👅 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about mouth, playful
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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