Winking Face Emoji
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😉😉:winking-face:%F0%9F%98%89\1F609What does the Winking Face emoji mean?
Winking Face shows one eye closed in a sly wink, paired with a gentle smile. It is used to flag that a statement is a joke, a flirtation, or an inside reference — the digital equivalent of a knowing glance. Adding it after a sentence is the most common way to say "I am not being entirely serious" without spelling it out.
This detailed meaning was written by the UseEmoji editorial team after reviewing Unicode CLDR data and real-world usage. For quick identification, think of this emoji as shorthand for winking face — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.
How to use the Winking Face emoji
- In chat: Drop 😉 into a sentence where you would normally write “winking face” to add tone and visual interest.
- On social media: Pair 😉 with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
- In documents and code: Use the HTML entity 😉 or shortcode :winking-face: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.
Technical details & cross-platform notes
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Unicode code point | U+1F609 |
| Introduced in | Emoji 1.0 (2015) |
| Shortcode | :winking-face: |
| HTML entity | 😉 |
| Platform rendering | Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays winking face everywhere — only the art style changes. |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Winking Face mean?
Winking Face shows one eye closed in a sly wink, paired with a gentle smile. It is used to flag that a statement is a joke, a flirtation, or an inside reference — the digital equivalent of a knowing g...
What is the Unicode code point?
Encoded at U+1F609, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Winking Face".
How do I copy the Winking Face emoji?
Click any Copy button above (Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, CSS), then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. On mobile, long-press to paste.
Is the Winking Face emoji free to use?
Yes. The Unicode character is free for personal and commercial copy. Vendor-specific artwork is copyrighted — copy the character, not the image file.
How is Winking Face used in context?
It adds visual shorthand for winking face in social posts, messages, and documents where an image conveys tone faster than words.
Does it look the same on every device?
Meaning is identical, but art differs: Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each render 😉 with their own style, colour, and shading.