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😜 Winking Face with Tongue Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Spot this face winking one eye shut while sticking out its tongue, combining flirtation with playful silliness. The wink adds a knowing quality that the basic tongue-out face lacks — this one is teasing you specifically, not just being goofy. It shows up in playful arguments between friends, lighthearted trash talk, and messages where sarcasm needs a visual wink to land correctly.
When to Use
Use when teasing playfully, being cheeky, or having mischievous fun.
Example Usage
- “Gotcha! 😜”
- “Just messing with you 😜”
- “Being cheeky 😜”
Popular Combinations
😜🎯
Playful tease hit
😜💬
Teasing comment
😜😘
Playful flirt
How Winking Face with 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?▼
Spot this face winking one eye shut while sticking out its tongue, combining flirtation with playful silliness. The wink adds a knowing quality that the basic tongue-out face lacks — this one is teasing you specifically, not just being goofy. It shows up in playful arguments between friends, lighthearted trash talk, and messages where sarcasm needs a visual wink to land correctly. Use when teasing playfully, being cheeky, or having mischievous fun. 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 Winking Face with 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 Winking Face with Tongue emoji is encoded as U+1f61c in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😜 and in CSS content: "\1f61c". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😜?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:` to insert the Winking Face with Tongue emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments. You can also type the emoticon ;p or ;-p or ;b or ;-b or ;P or ;-P on some platforms.
Unicode
U+1f61c
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:Keywords
stuckouteyeprankchildishplayfulmischievoussmilewink
Emoticons
;p;-p;b;-b;P;-PWhen to Use 😜 Winking Face with Tongue
Use when teasing playfully, being cheeky, or having mischievous fun.
- •Send 😜 when you want to express or reference "winking face with tongue" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😜 in conversations about stuck or out to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😜 Winking Face with Tongue on social media posts, stories, or comments related to winking face with tongue
- •Combine 😜 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about stuck, out, eye
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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Mac
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