Top 100 Emojis Explained: Emoji Meanings Chart

Ever stare at an emoji and wonder, “What does that even mean?” You’re not alone. Emojis add color, humor and tone to our texts, but sometimes the meanings aren’t so obvious. Here’s an easy emoji meanings chart, so you can decode the most popular — and underrated — emojis in one place. Whether you’re texting, posting on social or decoding Gen Z slang, this guide has your back.

😊 Faces and People

Emoji	Name	Meaning
😀	Grinning Face	Basic happy smile — friendly and neutral.
😃	Grinning Face with Big Eyes	Extra cheerful and excited.
😄	Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes	Pure joy, a bigger smile than 😀.
😁	Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes	Grinning with teeth — happy, proud or thrilled.
😆	Grinning Squinting Face	Laughing hard or being silly.
😅	Grinning Face with Sweat	Nervous smile or awkward situation.
😂	Face with Tears of Joy	Laughing so hard you cry — classic “LOL”.
🤣	Rolling on the Floor Laughing	Even funnier than 😂. Internet “ROFL”.
😊	Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes	Warmth, kindness or modest happiness.
😇	Smiling Face with Halo	Innocence or pretending to be good.
😉	Winking Face	Flirty, playful or joking.
😍	Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes	Love, adoration or obsession.
😘	Face Blowing a Kiss	Flirty or affectionate.
😗	Kissing Face	Gentle kiss, less romantic than 😘.
🥰	Smiling Face with Hearts	Feeling loved or affectionate.
🤗	Hugging Face	Offering a virtual hug or support.
🤩	Star-Struck	Excitement or being in awe.
😎	Smiling Face with Sunglasses	Cool, confident or chill.
🫠	Melting Face	Cringe, embarrassment or mental overload.
🫣	Face with Peeking Eye	Nervous curiosity or watching something scary.
😐	Neutral Face	Meh or unimpressed.
😑	Expressionless Face	Deadpan or fed up.
😶	Face Without Mouth	Speechless or silent agreement.
🙄	Face with Rolling Eyes	Eye-roll, sarcasm or annoyance.
😏	Smirking Face	Sassy, smug or flirty.
😬	Grimacing Face	Awkwardness or discomfort.
😴	Sleeping Face	Bored or actually tired.
🥱	Yawning Face	Tired or uninterested.
😤	Face with Steam from Nose	Determined, frustrated or angry.
😡	Pouting Face	Angry or throwing a tantrum.
😱	Face Screaming in Fear	Shocked, scared or dramatic reaction.
😳	Flushed Face	Embarrassed or surprised.
🥵	Hot Face	Overheated or attractive overload.
🥶	Cold Face	Literally freezing or reacting to a cold take.

😂 Slang & Internet Culture

Emoji	Name	Meaning
💀	Skull	“I’m dead” — from laughter or embarrassment.
🤡	Clown Face	Foolish behavior or someone acting fake.
👁️👄👁️	Eye-Mouth-Eye	Speechless or shocked awkwardness.
🫡	Saluting Face	Respect, compliance or being resigned.
🗿	Moai	Deadpan, stone-faced reactions — meme-friendly.
🙃	Upside-Down Face	Sarcasm or playful passive-aggression.
🧠	Brain	Smart thought or “mind-blown.”
🔥	Fire	Often used to mean something is “hot,” amazing or trending. On Snapchat, it also appears next to your friend’s name when you’re on a Snapstreak — a count of how many days in a row you’ve exchanged Snaps.
✨	Sparkles	Something is special, magical or clean.
😭	Loudly Crying Face	Extreme emotions — either sadness or joy.
😩	Weary Face	Exhausted or overwhelmed.
🤔	Thinking Face	Deep thought or questioning something.

❤️ Love and Affection

Emoji	Name	Meaning
❤️	Red Heart	Classic love and affection.
💕	Two Hearts	Romantic or deep friendship.
💖	Sparkling Heart	Love with extra glam or excitement.
💘	Heart with Arrow	Falling in love or a crush.
💔	Broken Heart	Heartbreak or sadness.
💗	Growing Heart	Love that’s getting stronger.
🩷	Pink Heart	Soft, sweet love or gentle emotions.
🧡	Orange Heart	Warmth, care or support.
💙	Blue Heart	Trust, loyalty or chill love.
💚	Green Heart	Jealousy or eco-love.
💛	Yellow Heart	Friendship or happy love.
🖤	Black Heart	Dark humor or edgy love.

🍔 Food and Drink

Emoji	Name	Meaning
🍕	Pizza	Everyone’s favorite party food.
🍔	Burger	Classic fast food.
🌮	Taco	Tasty, casual eats — and slang for anatomy.
🍣	Sushi	Japanese cuisine or fancy dinner.
🍩	Doughnut	Sweet treat or indulgence.
🍫	Chocolate Bar	Dessert or love for sweets.
🍎	Red Apple	Health, school or classic emoji choice.
🍇	Grapes	Fruit or luxury.
🍓	Strawberry	Sweet, fruity, sometimes flirty.
🥑	Avocado	Healthy eating or millennial culture.
🍺	Beer Mug	Relaxing, party time.
🍷	Wine Glass	Sophisticated drink, “wine down.”
🍵	Teacup	Tea or spilling the tea — gossip.
☕	Coffee	Need caffeine or morning mood.

🌍 Nature and Weather

Emoji	Name	Meaning
🌞	Sun with Face	Cheerful or warm weather.
🌚	New Moon Face	Creepy or sly.
🌈	Rainbow	LGBTQ+ pride, hope or joy.
🌧️	Cloud with Rain	Rainy day, sadness or calm vibes.
❄️	Snowflake	Winter, icy tone or “special snowflake.”
🔥	Fire	Hot, trending or attractive.
💧	Droplet	Water, sweat or sometimes flirty.
🌸	Cherry Blossom	Spring, beauty or softness.
🍂	Fallen Leaf	Autumn or change.

✋ Gestures and Body

Emoji	Name	Meaning
👍	Thumbs Up	Approval or “got it.”
👎	Thumbs Down	Disapproval.
🙌	Raising Hands	Celebration or agreement.
👏	Clapping Hands	Applause or sarcasm.
🤝	Handshake	Agreement or partnership.
✌️	Victory Hand	Peace or “V for victory.”
🤙	Call Me Hand	Casual greeting or “call me.”
🫶	Heart Hands	Love or appreciation.
🖖	Vulcan Salute	Nerdy hello or “Live long and prosper.”

💼 Work and Productivity

Emoji	Name	Meaning
💼	Briefcase	Work or professionalism.
🧑‍💻	Person at Computer	Working or tech-related tasks.
📧	Email	Communication or inbox overload.
📅	Calendar	Event or deadline.
📊	Bar Chart	Data or business stats.
⏰	Alarm Clock	Time-sensitive or urgent.

🎉 Fun and Celebrations

Emoji	Name	Meaning
🎉	Party Popper	Celebration or good news.
🎂	Birthday Cake	Birthday or celebration.
🎁	Wrapped Gift	Present or surprise.
🪩	Disco Ball	Dance party or retro vibes.
🥳	Partying Face	Feeling festive or happy occasion.

Speak Fluent Emoji From Now On

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