What Does the 💋👄 Lips Emoji Mean?

Co-authored by Glenn Carreau

Last Updated: March 21, 2022

A lips emoji can mean many different things, so it’s totally natural to feel a little confused when someone sends one to you. Plus, there are a couple of lips emojis to consider—and while the 💋 (kiss mark) emoji and the 👄 (mouth) emoji look similar, they could totally change the meaning of a message. Don’t worry; we’re here to help you figure out what each lip emoji means and how you can use them to write and interpret messages in the future!

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💋 (Kiss Mark) Emoji Common Meanings

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Most commonly, the 💋 emoji represents a kiss. It can replace the words “kiss” or “kissing” in a message or add extra emphasis at the end of a message that talks about kissing somehow. Use it when you want to send somebody you love a kiss.
- “Wanna 💋 you so bad!”
- “Thinking about kissing you right now… 💋”
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The 💋 emoji is often seductive. Because it looks like a lip print made by lipstick, there’s a sultry quality to the 💋 emoji. Couples often use it to flirt, entice, or outright seduce their partner through messages. Use it when you want to show someone that you’re ready to turn up the heat!^{[1]
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- “Tonight is going to be amazing. 💋”
- “Still thinking about the dream I had about you last night! 💋🥵”
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Sometimes, the 💋 emoji can be used in a friendly way. While it’s often considered flirty or seductive, it’s also common practice to send 💋 to someone you’d comfortably kiss on the cheek or forehead—a best friend or family member, for example. It’s a great way to say, “Love you, friend!”
- “Girl, you’re amazing. Thanks for the help yesterday! 💋”
- “I hope you’re having a lovely day, mom! 💋”
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The 💋 emoji might mean that a person is being sassy. When someone talks about kissing in a playful or sarcastic context, they might use the 💋 emoji for emphasis. It can also be used as a cheeky follow-up after saying something with a little too much honesty.
- “I’m not saying a word! My lips are sealed. 💋”
- “You can keep talking, but I don’t actually care that much. 💋”
- “If you want that, you’d better 💋 your wallet goodbye!”

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👄 (Mouth) Emoji Common Meanings

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A 👄 emoji usually indicates speech or vocals. You can use it more literally in place of writing the word “mouth” or “talk,” or you can use it as emphasis when referencing a conversation. You could even use it to compliment someone’s voice or ask them to stop talking.^{[2]
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- “The vocal cords on this woman are amazing! 👄🎶”
- “I swear this dude will NOT stop talking. 👄”
- “Hey, can you keep it down out there? The 👄 is getting pretty loud.”
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The 👄 emoji can also be used to send kisses. In most versions of the emoji, its lips look slightly puckered, like they’re about to kiss someone. As such, you can also use it in place of the word “kiss” and give someone a virtual smooch. The context of the “kiss” can be romantic, familial, or friendly!
- “Sending kisses today! 👄”
- “Please accept this digital 🤗 (hug) and 👄, since I’m not there to give you real ones!”
- “I’m gonna give you the biggest 👄 when I see you tonight! 😍”

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💋 (Kiss Mark) Emoji vs. 👄 (Mouth) Emoji

Both 💋 and 👄 can be used interchangeably as a kiss. Because they look similar, it’s easy to associate either emoji with kissing—and you can use them to replace the word "kiss" or add emphasis to a message. However, they have secondary meanings that make them useful individually, with 👄 also referring to talking and 💋 having more sassy and seductive vibes.
- “Romance is in the air tonight…💋👄”
- “Enough chatting! Let’s get to the action. 👄💋”

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Lip Emoji Combinations

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👄 can be combined with other talking-related emojis. The most common combination, 👁👄👁, generally means “it is what it is.” On TikTok and Twitter, it’s a typical comment when people think something is bizarre or cringe—like saying “wow” without words.^{[3]
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Research source} Other combinations with 👄 include:
- 💰👄 - Money talks
- 💤👄💬 - Talking in your sleep
- 👄💬👂 - A secret
- 🙅👄🙅 - Never say never
- 👀➡️️👄💬 - Look who’s talking
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💋 also has more meanings when paired with emojis. You can use it in many different scenarios related to romance, kissing, and even pop culture. For example:
- 👆💋 - First kiss
- 👋💋 - Goodbye kiss
- ❌⭕💋 - Gossip Girl
- 💋💄 - Lipstick