๐ Meaning: What the Kiss Mark (Lips) Emoji Means in a Text
๐The kiss mark ๐ is a red lipstick kiss print. It means "kisses", "love you" or a flirty "mwah".
By The Cringe team
Reviewed by Sarah Hayoz
Short answer: ๐ is the kiss mark emoji, the red lips print you leave with lipstick. It means "kisses", "mwah" or "love you". From a crush it is usually flirty, because a kiss is more personal than a smile. But some people send ๐ to friends all the time, so check their style.
What does ๐ mean?
The official name is Kiss Mark. It shows a pair of red lips, like a lipstick kiss on a card or a mirror. People often call it the lips emoji or the lipstick emoji.
Common uses:
- Goodbye kiss: "see you tomorrow ๐"
- Love and thanks: "thank you babe ๐"
- Flirting: "you looked good today ๐"
- Glam mood: a new lipstick, a selfie, a night out
๐ from a guy vs from a girl
From a guy, ๐ is not very common, so it stands out. Most guys pick ๐ or โค๏ธ if they want to be sweet. If he sends ๐, he is being openly flirty, or he is joking with you. "Good luck today ๐" from him is a clear move.
From a girl, ๐ can be part of her normal style. Some girls end messages to their best friends with ๐ or "xx ๐". So one ๐ is not always romantic. It means more if she sends it only to you, or with words like "miss you" or "can't wait to see you". Here are more signs she likes you over text.
๐ vs ๐ vs ๐
- ๐ Kissing face: blowing a kiss. Sweet and common, even with family.
- ๐ Kiss mark: the lipstick print. A bit more grown-up and flirty.
- ๐ Mouth: just lips, no kiss. Often used for "talk" or for jokes.
๐ in context
- At the end of "good night": sweet and a bit romantic.
- After a compliment: "you're cute ๐" is a clear flirt.
- In a group chat with friends: probably just their style.
- With ๐ฅ or ๐: more flirty and bold.
- xoxo ๐: "hugs and kisses". Warm, often used with close friends too.
Replies to ๐
Flirty:
- "careful, I'll want a real one"
- "sending one back ๐"
Sweet:
- "aw, good night to you too"
- "you're sweet ๐"
Playful:
- "is that lipstick on my screen?"
- "bold of you ๐"
Not interested:
- "haha thanks"
- "night!"
What ๐ says about interest
๐ is one of the more romantic emojis, so it is often a good sign. Still, it depends on the person. Some people kiss-mark everyone, others only their partner. The best test is the rest of the chat: do they text first, reply quickly and make plans with you? If you want a few extra clues, try the does he like me quiz.
FAQ
What does ๐ mean from a guy?
He is flirting or being very sweet. Guys use ๐ less often than girls, so it usually means something.
Is ๐ flirty?
Most of the time, yes. With close friends, it can just be a friendly "love you".
What is the difference between ๐ and ๐?
๐ is a face blowing a kiss, very common and soft. ๐ is a lipstick kiss print and feels a bit more romantic.
What does ๐ mean at the end of a message?
It works like a kiss at the end of a letter. Warm, affectionate, and sometimes flirty.