A wink is the epitome of a dissonant visual - it slyly states, “Don't believe what I'm saying.” Advertisers shouldn't 'wink' with their ads, i.e., use dissonant visuals that contradict their spots' verbal messages.

We wink to show affection, to spark a laugh, to share an inside secret and for so many other reasons. We wink in person, in emails and in text messages.

A wink is social signal where, during a mutual gaze, a person intentionally closes only one eyelid. It's an extra bit appended to a message (wink or no wink), enticing the listener to delve deeper into the meaning of your message. It may not mean what it seems to mean, the wink implies.

When you're flirting: Use a 😉 to say, “Hey, I like you.” This playfully flirtatious emoji shows your attraction and can turn any harmless message into a flirty comment. Pair it with other flirtatious emojis like ❤️ and 😍, and you're sure to capture their attention.

Number of Wink visitors worldwide from January 2022 to August 2023 (in millions)

Shy, nervous 👉👈 - Shy, nervous – usually in the context of flirting.

🔤 Meaning. As its official name reveals, 😏 Smirking Face represents the facial expression of a smirk. It's used to communicate a range of feelings, including smugness, self-confidence, self-indulgence, mischief, cheeky humor, and general satisfaction.

Wink is the best place to make new friends and more wherever you are! It's as easy as looking through nearby profiles and starting up a conversation. It's now easier than ever to make friends IRL with Wink. Swipe through profiles of people near you, and find friends with common interests!

Pair 👅 with other emojis like 🍆 (eggplant), 🍑 (peach), 🌮 (taco), and 💦 (sweat droplets) to make it clear that you're referencing oral sex with your partner. When sexting, 🍆 means male genitalia, 🌮 refers to feminine genitalia, 🍑 refers to a booty, and 💦 means an orgasm.

👉👌 - Sexual intercourse.

Outside of adding emphasis or color, the peach/butt emoji is often intended as a euphemism for “butt” or “ass” (got fined out the 🍑).

As its official name reveals, 😏 Smirking Face represents the facial expression of a smirk. It's used to communicate a range of feelings, including smugness, self-confidence, self-indulgence, mischief, cheeky humor, and general satisfaction.