Meaning of WhatsApp emojis

Meaning of WhatsApp emojis

Emoticons, emoji or smileys are a representation of facial expressions. They make a conversation lively and better interpretation. Before you send a message and pass the wrong word, make sure you understand the meaning of WhatsApp emojis you want to use to avoid weird conversations.

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This article will tell you what do the emojis mean. These are emoji symbols meaning that will help you master the art of instant messaging.

Meanings of smileys

Smileys or emoticons are a combination of characters. They are mostly used on social media platforms. Almost anything or feeling is represented by emojis. Below is a list of emoji meanings and when it is appropriate to use them. Be careful not to send the wrong one during conversation.

1. Cheerful

This emoji spreads uncontainable joy.

2. Laughing with tears

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Describes periods of uncontrollable laughter that hurts your stomach and tears up your eyes.

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3. Rolling on the floor laughing

Symbolizes a prank that’s funny enough to make you lose balance and fall.

4. Smiling With large eyes

This emoji can rightly describe the pleasant feeling of living in the moment.

5. Large grin

Recommended for watching or hearing something that you can’t resist laughing at.

6. Winkey-Wink

Use it to express cheesy pickup lines aimed at your better half or mutual crush.

7. Content face

Recommended for describing twinkles of happiness when you are content with life.

8. Heart eyes

Use this if you are falling in love with a pretty smile.

9. Blow a kiss

Use this to show admiration and gratitude for your loved one.

10. Starry eyes

Show amazement or compliment to a loved one for their dressing appeal.

11. Suspicious

Best to describe feelings of doubt, distrust, or skepticism over anything that raises eyebrows.

12. Loathing

Ideal for expressing disgust, feeling done, or lacking words to describe how irritated you are.

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13. Rolling eyes

Displeasure or just lack of interest.

14. Distressed

Use this emoji to brush the troubles of life off your shoulder.

15. Astonishment

Use it to indicate amazement especially when you are stunned by an act or event that makes you go wow.

16. Fatigue

Use to show you are too worked up, or brain also burned out.

17. Drooling

If good food knocks you out, this emoji is perfect for you. Use it for anything likable.

18. Frowning

When you’re too disappointed with the situation, unsatisfied, and grieved at the same time, sharing your thoughts using this emoji might give you some sense of temporary relief.

19. Uneasy

Downcast and displeased but not enough to strain your facial muscles? This emoji will probably be a better choice than the last one unless you explicitly demand attention.

20. Furious

Use it when you are too angry to talk.

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21. Crying

Express your hurt of helpless feeling with this one.

What does some emojis mean?

Now that you have known some of the emoji symbols meaning, some are weird, yet we still use them. These include mermaids and even elves.

22. Demoralized

This emoji is perfect when you can’t control things and want others to understand what is crippling you.

23. Smiling devil

An excellent companion for a message that exhibits your bad side that you want to expose.

24. Ogre

Inspired by Japanese folklore, this abominable monster should make gossip or a joke a buddy more exciting.

25. Pile of poo

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Perfect for insulting a friend whom will not be hurt by your jokes. That close friend that you play games with.

26. Mrs. and Mr. Santa Claus

A perfect symbol of caring and celebration and you can use it any time even when it’s not Christmas.

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27. Vampire

Prepping for Halloween or just pleased by some gore? Adding a vampire will surely get you some attention as long as you do not ask for blood donations.

28. Mermaid/Merman

You might get tired of whimsical creatures but mermaids and mermen with perfect bodies will always more than meet the eyes. You can probably compliment your beloved using this emoji as someone out of this world or even use it to appreciate his or her beach bod.

29. Genie

This will be useful emoji if you’re promising to serve someone at their command, best used to cheer up distressed friends and loved ones.

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Emojis come in different shapes, parts of the body and nature among other things. Below are a few of them.

30. Biceps Flex

Globally known as the symbol of strength and friends gloating about gains, this emoji can be used to display power and dominance over others.

31. Backhand fingers pointing left andrRight

This is a more humane way of pointing in a specific direction than arrow symbols. It could also be used to stress on a point or combines with other emojis to create a vivid description.

32. Devil’s horns

The horns of the devil represent appreciation and unity among people who swear by the philosophies and culture of rock and metal music.

33. Boiling face

It could be the most preferred emoji to express your discomfort in the uncontrollable heat with a hot head and sweat rolling down your forehead.

34. Partying

With confetti flowing around, a bent party cap on its head, and a paper horn, this emoji describes the feeling of being drenched in the party mood. It can also be used to show excitement for an upcoming party.

35. Dizzy

Indicates being tipsy after a drink or high. Could also be used to express that you are exhausted or emotionally imbalanced.

36. Bald head of a person

Mostly linked with cancer. So make sure you use this emoji with caution.

Therefore, we've gone over the favorite emoji expressions, and explained them. Most people in the millennial age like emojis because they are more comfortable than typing out words and are more expressive. But with the rise of emoji, we're seeing that more and more businesses use these to engage more users. WhatsApp released their emojis to allow users to express richly.

We hope the article has given you some insight on the meaning of WhatsApp emojis. Emoticons allow users to express themselves in a more creative and fun way. Even when you are communicating with someone who is feeling low, a smiley would definitely put grin on his or her face.

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