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😉 Winking Face Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
One eye closed, slight smile — the universal signal for "read between the lines." Covers everything from light flirting to inside jokes to softening a sarcastic comment so it lands as playful rather than mean.
When to Use
Anytime you want to add a wink to written text. Flirting, jokes, secret plans.
Example Usage
- “I saved you the window seat 😉”
- “Don't worry about the bill 😉”
- “Your secret's safe with me 😉”
Popular Combinations
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Nudge nudge
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Our little secret
How Winking Face looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Did You Know?
The average smartphone user has access to over 3,600 emoji as of Unicode 15.1, but studies show most people regularly use only about 30-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 😉 mean in a text message?▼
One eye closed, slight smile — the universal signal for "read between the lines." Covers everything from light flirting to inside jokes to softening a sarcastic comment so it lands as playful rather than mean. Anytime you want to add a wink to written text. Flirting, jokes, secret plans. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 😉?▼
You can use the Winking Face emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 😉 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Winking Face emoji is encoded as U+1f609 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😉 and in CSS content: "\1f609". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😉?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:wink:` to insert the Winking Face emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments. You can also type the emoticon ;) or ;-) on some platforms.
Unicode
U+1f609
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:wink:Keywords
winkhappymischievoussecret;)smileeye
Emoticons
;);-)When to Use 😉 Winking Face
Anytime you want to add a wink to written text. Flirting, jokes, secret plans.
- •Send 😉 when you want to express or reference "winking face" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😉 in conversations about wink or happy to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😉 Winking Face on social media posts, stories, or comments related to winking face
- •Combine 😉 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about wink, happy, mischievous
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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