kiss Emoji
๐ ยท U+1F48F ยท Emoji 0.6
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 ๐ 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 ๐ 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 ๐ 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.
๐ป Light๐ผ Medium-light๐ฝ Medium๐พ Medium-dark๐ฟ Dark
How the kiss emoji is used
The ๐ 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 ๐ 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 ๐ emoji's meaning, as it can be used to convey a wide range of emotions and attitudes. The ๐ 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
- just saw you and couldn't help but think of you ๐
- you're the best thing that's happened to me ๐ love you
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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How the kiss emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



kiss Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ |
| Name | kiss |
| Category | People & Body |
| Codepoints | U+1F48F |
| Shortcode | :kiss: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
kiss Emoji FAQ
When expressing affection or flirtation in digital communication, the ๐ 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 ๐ emoji can also symbolize a greeting or farewell, similar to a peck on the cheek, in a more casual or friendly manner.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F48F, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :kiss:.
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