Smirking face 😏

Quick answer

A smirking face. Flirting, a cheeky hint, or smugness.

Tap the emoji to copy it, then paste it anywhere.

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Key facts

Unicode
U+1F60F
Emoji version
Emoji 0.6
Year added
2010
Shortcode
:smirk:

Smirking face 😏: Meaning

A smirking face.

Flirting, a cheeky hint, or smugness.

😏 Smirking face is an emoji in the Smileys & emotion category, under “Neutral / skeptical”. It became part of the emoji standard with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.

People also find it by searching boss, dapper, face, flirt, homie, kidding.

How to use 😏 Smirking face

Neutral and skeptical faces show doubt, awkwardness, or “no comment”. They are useful for dry humor.

Example messages

  • So the meeting is moved again 😏
  • He said he’d be on time 😏

😏 compared with similar emojis

😏Smirking face

Flirting, a cheeky hint, or smugness.

🤐Zipper-mouth face

Promising to keep a secret, or refusing to comment.

🤨Face with raised eyebrow

Suspicion or skepticism: “really?”

😐Neutral face

Unimpressed, speechless, or “no comment”.

😑Expressionless face

Annoyed, done, or deeply unamused.

Codes for developers

Copy emoji😏
UnicodeU+1F60F
HTML (hex)😏
HTML (decimal)😏
CSS\1F60F
JavaScript\u{1F60F}
JavaScript (UTF-16)\uD83D\uDE0F
Python\U0001F60F
URL%F0%9F%98%8F
GitHub:smirk:
Slack / Discord:smirk:
Emoticon:j

Technical details

Type
Single character
Code points
1
UTF-16
2
UTF-8
4 bytes
😏U+1F60FSmirking face

History and device support

😏 was added to the emoji standard in Emoji 0.6 (2010). Emoji 0.6 is the original set from Japanese mobile carriers, added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It includes the classic faces, hearts, weather, food, and objects that made emoji popular.

It is supported on practically every phone, tablet, and computer in use today, including iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac. Each platform draws it in its own style, so it can look slightly different on Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and WhatsApp.

How to type it

  • WindowsPress Windows + . (period) and search “smirking face”.
  • MacPress Control + Command + Space and search “smirking face”.
  • iPhone · AndroidOpen the emoji keyboard and search “smirking face”.

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Questions and answers

What does the 😏 Smirking face emoji mean?

A smirking face. Flirting, a cheeky hint, or smugness.

How do I copy and paste the Smirking face emoji?

Tap or click the large 😏 at the top of this page to copy it, then paste it with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V, or a long press.

How do I type the Smirking face emoji on a computer?

Press Windows + . (period) and search “smirking face”. Press Control + Command + Space and search “smirking face”. Open the emoji keyboard and search “smirking face”.

When was the Smirking face emoji added?

The Smirking face emoji was added with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.

What is the Unicode for 😏?

The Smirking face emoji is U+1F60F in Unicode. In HTML, write 😏.

Which category is the Smirking face emoji in?

😏 Smirking face is in the Smileys & emotion category, in the “Neutral / skeptical” subgroup, together with 15 other emojis.

Which emojis are similar to 😏?

Emojis similar to 😏 Smirking face include 🤐 Zipper-mouth face, 🤨 Face with raised eyebrow, 😐 Neutral face, 😑 Expressionless face.

What is the Smirking face emoji called in other languages?

In other languages it is called Cara sonriendo con superioridad (Español), Visage avec un sourire malin (Français), Süffisant lächelndes Gesicht (Deutsch), बनावटी हँसी वाला चेहरा (हिन्दी), وجه بابتسامة متكلفة (العربية), 薄笑いをする顔 (日本語).

How many characters is the 😏 emoji?

😏 is made of 1 Unicode code point(s). It counts as 2 characters in X (Twitter) and JavaScript, and takes 4 bytes in UTF-8.

What is the official name of 😏?

Its official Unicode CLDR short name is “smirking face”. Screen readers read this name aloud, and emoji keyboards use it for search.

What words are associated with 😏?

Its official keywords are boss, dapper, face, flirt, homie, kidding, leer, shade. Typing any of them in an emoji keyboard search usually finds 😏.

Can I use 😏 on Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok?

Yes. 😏 is a standard Unicode emoji, so it works in posts, comments, bios, and messages on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, and Discord.

What is the difference between 😏 and 🤐?

😏 Smirking face: A smirking face. 🤐 Zipper-mouth face: A face with a zipped mouth.

What is the difference between 😏 and 😉?

😏 is smug or flirty. 😉 is a friendly wink for a joke or hint.

Does 😏 look the same on every phone?

No. It is the same character with the same meaning, but Apple and Google draw it differently, so it may look a little different to the person you send it to.

What is the shortcode for Smirking face?

In apps like Slack, Discord, and GitHub, type :smirk: to insert 😏.

Does 😏 work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. It has been part of the emoji standard since Emoji 0.6 (2010), so all current iPhones, Android phones, Windows, and Mac computers support it.

Can I download the Smirking face emoji as PNG or SVG?

Yes. Use the download box on this page to save 😏 in Twemoji, Noto, or OpenMoji style as PNG, WebP, or SVG, from 32 to 1024 pixels.

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