U+1F61B • Smileys & Emotion
Face with Tongue Emoji
Meaning
A yellow face with small, open eyes and a big grin, playfully sticking out its tongue. Can variously convey a sense of fun, excitement, silliness, cuteness, happiness, or jesting, as if saying Just kidding!
Generally less goofy than 😜 Winking Face With Tongue and less animated than 😝 Squinting Face With Tongue. Google previously featured a more defeated expression and Samsung, a more mocking one.
Because of its stuck-out tongue, note that this smiley may be applied or interpreted in suggestive ways.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F61B |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | face with tongue |
| Shortcode | :face-with-tongue: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-tongue |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 😛 Face with Tongue emoji mean?
A yellow face with small, open eyes and a big grin, playfully sticking out its tongue. Can variously convey a sense of fun, excitement, silliness, cuteness, happiness, or jesting, as if saying Just kidding! Generally less goofy than 😜 Winking Face With Tongue and less animated than 😝 Squinting Face With Tongue. Google previously featured a more defeated expression and Samsung, a more mocking one. Because of its stuck-out tongue, note that this smiley may be applied or interpreted in suggestive ways.
How do I copy the 😛 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (😛) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Face with Tongue?
The Unicode for the Face with Tongue emoji is U+1F61B.
On which platforms can I use the 😛 emoji?
You can use the Face with Tongue emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Face with Tongue Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 😛"
"I'm so relieved 😛"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 😛"
Comments: "This is literally me 😛"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 😛"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
😛💦 (emphasized relief)
😛😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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