kiss Emoji

๐Ÿ’ ยท U+1F48F ยท Emoji 0.6

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What does the kiss emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

When expressing affection or flirtation in digital communication, the ๐Ÿ’ emoji represents a romantic kiss, typically on the lips, and is often used to convey love, passion, or admiration, while also being employed figuratively to express enthusiasm or excitement, and in slang contexts, to flirt or show interest, with its meaning sometimes intensified or played down depending on the surrounding text or emojis. The ๐Ÿ’ emoji can also symbolize a greeting or farewell, similar to a peck on the cheek, in a more casual or friendly manner. In various cultures, the ๐Ÿ’ emoji may have different connotations, but its primary association remains with romantic or affectionate gestures. Its usage can range from sincere expressions of love to playful, teasing, or humorous intentions.

kiss in every skin tone

This emoji takes a Fitzpatrick modifier. Click any tone to copy it.

๐Ÿป Light๐Ÿผ Medium-light๐Ÿฝ Medium๐Ÿพ Medium-dark๐Ÿฟ Dark

How the kiss emoji is used

The ๐Ÿ’ emoji is frequently used in texting and social media captions, particularly among younger generations, to add a lighthearted or romantic touch to messages, and its tone can vary significantly depending on the context, ranging from sincere and affectionate to playful or even sarcastic, with platform differences also influencing its interpretation, such as on TikTok, where it may be used more liberally and in a more humorous or ironic manner. The ๐Ÿ’ emoji can also appear in comments sections, often to express admiration or adoration for a celebrity, public figure, or content creator, and its usage may differ across various online communities, with some using it more frequently or in more creative ways than others. Tone and intent are crucial in understanding the ๐Ÿ’ emoji's meaning, as it can be used to convey a wide range of emotions and attitudes. The ๐Ÿ’ emoji's popularity and versatility have made it a staple in digital communication, especially among those who frequently use emojis to add tone and personality to their messages.

kiss emoji examples

How to copy the kiss emoji

To use the kiss emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F48F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

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Also known as

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kiss emoji on different platforms

How the kiss emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

๐Ÿ’
Your device
Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

kiss Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿ’
Namekiss
CategoryPeople & Body
CodepointsU+1F48F
Shortcode:kiss:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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kiss Emoji FAQ

What does the kiss emoji mean?

When expressing affection or flirtation in digital communication, the ๐Ÿ’ emoji represents a romantic kiss, typically on the lips, and is often used to convey love, passion, or admiration, while also being employed figuratively to express enthusiasm or excitement, and in slang contexts, to flirt or show interest, with its meaning sometimes intensified or played down depending on the surrounding text or emojis. The ๐Ÿ’ emoji can also symbolize a greeting or farewell, similar to a peck on the cheek, in a more casual or friendly manner.

How do I copy and paste the kiss emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿ’ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the kiss emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F48F, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :kiss:.

What are other names for the kiss emoji?

People also search for the kiss emoji as anniversary, babe, bae, couple, date.

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