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50 Popular Emoticon Meanings and Common Misunderstandings

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Kapanlagi.com - The meaning of emoticons in various social media usage is quite helpful for self-expression. Now, emoticons have also evolved and become more diverse. With so many options, you may have felt confused about which emoticon symbol to use to express yourself.

It is not uncommon for users to attach emoticons with fatal mistakes. For example, when telling a sad story but accompanied by laughing and crying emoticons. Of course, misunderstandings of emoticon meanings like that should be avoided.

So, to prevent you from attaching the wrong emoticon when communicating through text, please learn the meanings of popular emoticons below. Don't make the same fatal mistakes that have happened before.

1. Meaning of Smile and Laugh Emoticons

Several meanings of smile and laugh emoticons can be found in the following explanation:

1. Smile emoticon: used to describe joy and being in a good mood.

2. Wide-eyed smile: represents positive mood, cheerful atmosphere, and enthusiasm.

3. Squinting smile: represents genuine feelings of joy, not faked.

4. Toothy smile: represents positive mood. Gives the impression of mischievous laughter, enthusiasm, and a little bit of shyness.

5. Laughing threshold: represents laughing at something extremely silly and funny. Suitable for all topics of discussion.

6. Laughing with teardrop: represents a feeling of relief with everything. Can also represent feelings of nervousness or confusion.

7. Laughing until tears come out: represents someone laughing until tears come out. Laughing at something very funny and tickling.

8. Laughing uncontrollably and tears come out: represents a very funny situation and leans towards feelings similar to an angel and after doing good deeds.

10. Blushing cheek kiss: used to express gratitude to friends, family, and loved ones. The form of help that has been given is unbearable. It can be called rolling on floor laughing.

9. Smiling with a ring: to show gratitude in a sweet way.

11. Laughing out loud: used to say that the topic of conversation doesn't need to be taken seriously, just relax.

12. Laughing out loud with one eye: intended to tease, no need to respond very seriously, and invite someone to joke.

13. Laughing out loud with one eye and visible teeth: shows a feeling of joy with something silly and funny. Mocking or joking with the interlocutor.

14. Laughing with starry eyes: depicts enthusiasm and anticipation. Can be used to say that it's a brilliant idea, good, no need to hesitate, and so on.

2. Meaning of Animal and Plant Emoticons

Because it is used quite often, you also need to know the meaning of animal and plant emoticons.

15. Fox face emoticon: represents your message of lying or being clever like a fox.

16. Monkey closing eyes: means not wanting to see something. It can be a response of fear or laziness but shy.

17. Monkey closing mouth: suitable for use when someone doesn't want to say something. For example, when asked about a secret that they want to hide.

18. Monkey closing ears: means 'I don't want to hear', 'I don't care', 'I don't follow'. That's roughly the meaning of this Emoticon.

19. Smiling monkey emoticon: shows a happy smiling expression with a cuter impression. Suitable to be sent to friends or partners.

20. Chick emoticon in a shell: symbol of birth, cuteness, and a new beginning. But sometimes, this emoticon is sent to represent innocence.

21. Spider emoticon: can represent a dangerous situation, and a feeling of being trapped.

22. Wind-blown leaf emoticon: depicts a windy atmosphere and is a sign of danger.

23. Seedling emoticon: this budding symbol is depicted by a small green plant with a short stem and two leaves. Often depicted as just sprouting from a mound of soil. This emoticon is used for various things related to plant life. It is also used as a symbol of spring or growth.

24. Fir tree emoticon: depicted as a tall funnel-shaped tree with dense dark green leaves and layered like pine trees. The tree trunk is visible and brown in color. You can use this emoticon to depict various types of trees, forests, nature, winter, and Christmas.

3. Meaning of Heart Emoticons

The meaning of heart emoticons is not only useful for expressing love. Each color has a meaning that you need to pay attention to.

25. Red color: signifies a pounding heart. This emoticon is usually used by couples who are in a relationship.

26. Orange color: signifies affection as a friend.

27. Yellow color: used to show affection for family and siblings.

28. Green color: indicates sincerity or mutual assistance between individuals.

29. Blue color: symbolizes trust, especially in close friends or colleagues.

30. Purple color: to show gratitude and respect.

31. Black color: represents immeasurable affection.

4. Meaning of Gesture Emoticons

Besides a smile, the meaning of gesture emoticons also needs to be known. Gestures of surprise, rejection, and others have their own symbols.

32. Gesture of raising both hands: confused and don't know what to do. Same as saying "I don't know" or "Whatever".

33. Gesture of crossing arms: means disagreement. It can also mean someone asking the speaker to stop something immediately.

34. Whistling: depicts feelings of joy, happiness, and delight. Can be interpreted as hugging and kissing you as a friend or relative.

35. Forehead slap: symbol of "Oh my God!". It more accurately depicts surprise as an expression of embarrassment, hence covering the face.

36. Running: depicts someone exercising. It can also be an expression of escaping from problems or scary and boring conversations.

37. Person getting a massage: used to express the desire to relieve stress from within.

38. Side glance: depicts someone giving a warning. Someone is watching you. It can also be in the form of a code to a crush. Depending on the message, it can be sent to anyone.

39. Selfie emoticon holding a cellphone: means taking a selfie, being trendy, and not wanting to be disturbed by new messages. It can also be a code to ask for a picture of your face at that time.

40. Open umbrella: indicates that you need to use an umbrella when going out. It can be because it is going to rain or the weather is very hot.

41. Umbrella with raindrops: indicates that it is currently raining. This emoticon can be used to inform friends about the weather condition or to remind them not to go out because of the rain.

42. Looking down: to show a sad and remorseful feeling, wanting to cry and regret something.

43. OK gesture above the head: a symbol to let others know that everything is fine. This emoticon can be used to agree with something. This posture represents agreement or acceptance.

44. Laughing out loud with a wink: intended to tease, no need to respond too seriously, and invite someone to joke around.

45. Laughing with starry eyes: showing enthusiasm and anticipation. Saying that it's a brilliant idea, great, no need to hesitate, and so on.

46. Annoyed face: to show a sulking feeling with an unhappy expression towards others or a situation being faced.

47. Blowing a whistle or a kiss: to show a celebration or express congratulations for the success the speaker has achieved.

48. Watery eyes: to express a feeling of being touched to the point of wanting to shed tears. Can be interpreted as a feeling of pleading earnestly.

49. Snorting or appearing angry, mocking, and proud about something related to the topic of conversation.

50. Waving one hand: can be used to greet while saying Hi! Can be an effort to present an opinion in a forum.

Well, KLovers, the above emoticon meanings are things you need to know. With that, you can avoid using emoticons incorrectly at times.

(kpl/gen/ans)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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