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Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes

Unicode: U+1F604

Shortcodes: :smile:

TL;DR

Genuinely happy, warm, and friendly.

Context Meanings

Literal
LOW Risk

Expressing genuine joy with warmth.

Example: โ€œSo happy to see you! ๐Ÿ˜„โ€

Slang
LOW Risk

Indicates authentic positivity.

Example: โ€œThis made my day ๐Ÿ˜„โ€

Dating
LOW Risk

Conveys warm feelings and genuine interest.

Example: โ€œI really enjoyed our date ๐Ÿ˜„โ€

Ironic
LOW Risk

Rarely used ironically due to its warmth.

Example: โ€œBest Monday ever ๐Ÿ˜„โ€

Platform Notes

Twitter/X

Used in heartfelt responses and positive interactions.

Instagram

Popular in comments showing genuine appreciation.

TikTok

Often accompanies wholesome content.

Generational Differences

Gen Z

Considered more sincere than other grinning emojis.

Millennial

A go-to for expressing genuine happiness.

Boomer

Widely used for any happy occasion.

Technical Details

Unicode
U+1F604
Version
6.0
Category
Smileys
Subcategory
face-smiling
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๐Ÿ‘ฝ

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Weird, different, or extraterrestrial.

๐Ÿ‘ฟ

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Angry, vengeful, or maliciously mischievous.

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Distressed, anguished, or horrified.

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Injured, hurt, or emotionally wounded.

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Radiant happiness, excited, or cheesy grin.

๐Ÿ’“

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Excited love, heartbeat, or intense feelings.

๐Ÿ˜ฐ

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Anxious, nervous, or in a cold sweat.