U+1F61C • Smileys & Emotion
Winking Face with Tongue Emoji
Meaning
A yellow face sticking out its tongue and making a zany wink, usually shown with its right eye closed and left wide open. Often conveys a sense of fun, excitement, wackiness, buffoonery, or joking.
Generally goofier than 😛 Face With Tongue and 😝 Squinting Face With Tongue but less "crazy" than 🤪 Zany Face.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F61C |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | winking face with tongue |
| Shortcode | :winking-face-with-tongue: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-tongue |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 😜 Winking Face with Tongue emoji mean?
A yellow face sticking out its tongue and making a zany wink, usually shown with its right eye closed and left wide open. Often conveys a sense of fun, excitement, wackiness, buffoonery, or joking. Generally goofier than 😛 Face With Tongue and 😝 Squinting Face With Tongue but less "crazy" than 🤪 Zany Face.
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 Winking Face with Tongue?
The Unicode for the Winking Face with Tongue emoji is U+1F61C.
On which platforms can I use the 😜 emoji?
You can use the Winking 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 Winking 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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