winking face with tongue Emoji
😜 is a playful emoji used to signal teasing, mischief, or a joking wink.
U+1F61C
😜, the Winking Face with Tongue, is a common way to add humor and lighthearted mischief to your message. It’s often used when you want to be playful rather than serious. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode and codepoint details in your projects.
winking face with tongue Emoji Meaning
The 😜 emoji (Winking Face with Tongue) combines a wink with a tongue-out expression, creating a clearly playful, teasing tone. It’s commonly used to suggest joking around, playful flirting, or “I’m only kidding” energy. People also use it to add mischief to a statement—like reacting to something fun, silly, or slightly rebellious in a harmless way. Because it signals humor, it can soften messages that might otherwise sound blunt. In professional contexts, keep it light and use it sparingly so it doesn’t come across as unprofessional or sarcastic.
Common uses
- •Playfully teasing a friend in chat or comments
- •Adding a wink to a flirty or playful message
- •Signaling “just kidding” when correcting or joking about something
- •Reacting to something silly, awkward, or mischievous
- •Making a lighthearted announcement (e.g., a prank, game, or fun challenge)
Examples
😜 Winking Face with Tongue
- 😜I totally meant that 😜
- 😜Okay, I’ll share the secret… just a little 😜
- 😜No stress—this is just a joke 😜
- 😜You’re not allowed to be that good at games 😜
- 😜Meet you in 5. Don’t be late 😜
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F61C | |
| HTML Entity | 😜 | |
| HTML Code | 😜 | |
| CSS | \1F61C | |
| Decimal | 128540 |
How to type winking face with tongue Emoji (😜)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F61C then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f61c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 😜 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does 😜 mean?
It usually means playful teasing, joking mischief, or a lighthearted wink—often “I’m kidding” or “just being fun.”
Is 😜 appropriate for professional messages?
It can be, but use sparingly. In formal settings, it may read as too playful or sarcastic; consider a milder emoji if unsure.
How do I type 😜 on my device?
Open your emoji picker and search for “winking face” or “tongue.” You can also copy it from this page.
What are the technical details for copying into code?
Unicode: U+1F61C. HTML entity: 😜. CSS escape: \\1F61C. JavaScript escape: \\u{1F61C}.