U+1F608 • Smileys & Emotion
Smiling Face with Horns Emoji
Meaning
A purple face with devil horns, a wide grin, and eyes and eyebrows scrunched downward in the same manner as 😠 Angry Face on most platforms
Commonly used to convey mischief, naughtiness, excitement, or excellence (slang, bad or wicked). May also represent devils or devilish behavior, especially around Halloween. More playful and suggestive than its 👿 Angry Face With Horns counterpart.
Facebook’s design has distinct black horns and green eyes.
Google and Samsung previously depicted orangish-red characters, with Google once featuring a frown and Samsung a sharp snaggletooth.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F608 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | smiling face with horns |
| Shortcode | :smiling-face-with-horns: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-negative |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 😈 Smiling Face with Horns emoji mean?
A purple face with devil horns, a wide grin, and eyes and eyebrows scrunched downward in the same manner as 😠 Angry Face on most platforms Commonly used to convey mischief, naughtiness, excitement, or excellence (slang, bad or wicked). May also represent devils or devilish behavior, especially around Halloween. More playful and suggestive than its 👿 Angry Face With Horns counterpart. Facebook’s design has distinct black horns and green eyes. Google and Samsung previously depicted orangish-red characters, with Google once featuring a frown and Samsung a sharp snaggletooth.
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 Smiling Face with Horns?
The Unicode for the Smiling Face with Horns emoji is U+1F608.
On which platforms can I use the 😈 emoji?
You can use the Smiling Face with Horns 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 Smiling Face with Horns 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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