Emoji Mysteries: What Your Favorite Symbols Actually Represent
Common Emoji Categories and Their Meanings
1. Smileys & People Emojis
These are the most widely used emojis, representing emotions, gestures, and people. From happy faces to sad expressions, smiley emojis are the go-to option for adding emotion to your messages.
😊 (Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes): A warm and positive emoji, often used to express happiness, contentment, or friendliness.
😂 (Face with Tears of Joy): Represents uncontrollable laughter, something so funny that it brings tears to your eyes.
😞 (Sad Face): Used to express sadness, disappointment, or unhappiness.
😡 (Angry Face): Represents frustration, anger, or annoyance.
🤔 (Thinking Face): A thoughtful expression, often used when you’re pondering something or are unsure.