๐Ÿ’‹ Meaning: What the Kiss Mark (Lips) Emoji Means in a Text

Emoji meaningUsually a good sign

๐Ÿ’‹The kiss mark ๐Ÿ’‹ is a red lipstick kiss print. It means "kisses", "love you" or a flirty "mwah".

By The Cringe teamSarah HayozReviewed by Sarah Hayoz

Short answer: ๐Ÿ’‹ 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 ๐Ÿ’‹ to friends all the time, so check their style.

What does ๐Ÿ’‹ 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 ๐Ÿ’‹"
  • Love and thanks: "thank you babe ๐Ÿ’‹"
  • Flirting: "you looked good today ๐Ÿ’‹"
  • Glam mood: a new lipstick, a selfie, a night out

๐Ÿ’‹ from a guy vs from a girl

From a guy, ๐Ÿ’‹ is not very common, so it stands out. Most guys pick ๐Ÿ˜˜ or โค๏ธ if they want to be sweet. If he sends ๐Ÿ’‹, he is being openly flirty, or he is joking with you. "Good luck today ๐Ÿ’‹" from him is a clear move.

From a girl, ๐Ÿ’‹ can be part of her normal style. Some girls end messages to their best friends with ๐Ÿ’‹ or "xx ๐Ÿ’‹". So one ๐Ÿ’‹ 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.

๐Ÿ’‹ vs ๐Ÿ˜˜ vs ๐Ÿ‘„

  • ๐Ÿ˜˜ Kissing face: blowing a kiss. Sweet and common, even with family.
  • ๐Ÿ’‹ Kiss mark: the lipstick print. A bit more grown-up and flirty.
  • ๐Ÿ‘„ Mouth: just lips, no kiss. Often used for "talk" or for jokes.

๐Ÿ’‹ in context

  • At the end of "good night": sweet and a bit romantic.
  • After a compliment: "you're cute ๐Ÿ’‹" is a clear flirt.
  • In a group chat with friends: probably just their style.
  • With ๐Ÿ”ฅ or ๐Ÿ˜: more flirty and bold.
  • xoxo ๐Ÿ’‹: "hugs and kisses". Warm, often used with close friends too.

Replies to ๐Ÿ’‹

Flirty:

  • "careful, I'll want a real one"
  • "sending one back ๐Ÿ˜˜"

Sweet:

  • "aw, good night to you too"
  • "you're sweet ๐Ÿ’‹"

Playful:

  • "is that lipstick on my screen?"
  • "bold of you ๐Ÿ˜"

Not interested:

  • "haha thanks"
  • "night!"

What ๐Ÿ’‹ says about interest

๐Ÿ’‹ 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 ๐Ÿ’‹ mean from a guy?

He is flirting or being very sweet. Guys use ๐Ÿ’‹ less often than girls, so it usually means something.

Is ๐Ÿ’‹ flirty?

Most of the time, yes. With close friends, it can just be a friendly "love you".

What is the difference between ๐Ÿ’‹ and ๐Ÿ˜˜?

๐Ÿ˜˜ is a face blowing a kiss, very common and soft. ๐Ÿ’‹ is a lipstick kiss print and feels a bit more romantic.

What does ๐Ÿ’‹ mean at the end of a message?

It works like a kiss at the end of a letter. Warm, affectionate, and sometimes flirty.

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