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😜Winking Face with Tongue 😜 EmojiUnicode: 1F61C

A playful, silly expression.

Released in This emoji was officially introduced in Unicode 6.0, released in 2010, and it became more prevalent in digital conversation as part of Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The Winking Face with Tongue emoji 😜 typically represents a playful, joking, or silly attitude. It can be used to indicate teasing, jesting, flirting, or just having fun. The combination of a wink with the tongue sticking out gives it a cheeky or mischievous vibe, often implying that the speaker is saying something in a non-serious manner."

Symbolism

Playfulness: Signifies a lighthearted and joking tone.
Flirtation: Often used in a fun, teasing, or flirtatious context.
Mischief: Suggests cheeky or mischievous behavior, like pulling a playful prank.

Common Usage Scenarios

When you're telling a joke or a witty comment and want to make sure it’s taken lightly.
To flirt in a casual and playful way without being too forward.
To accompany a message where you're teasing someone in a friendly manner.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I can't believe you thought I was serious! 😜

Did you really think I’d let you win that easily? 😜

Stop being so cute, it's unfair! 😜

Oops, I might have eaten the last slice of pizza... 😜

You know I’m just teasing you 😜

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Use 😜 to indicate that you’re joking or being playful to avoid misunderstandings.
It works well when teasing friends or engaging in friendly banter, but be mindful of tone – some humor doesn’t land with everyone.
While this emoji is often used in a casual, flirty setting, avoid usage in professional communications or formal settings.