Are you wondering what the ๐Ÿ’… (nail polish) emoji means? This unique emoji is taking TikTok and WhatsApp by storm and popping up in the most unlikely of places. In this comprehensive guide, weโ€™ll tell you everything you need to know about the ๐Ÿ’… (nail polish) emoji, from meanings to how to use it. Read on to see why and how this emoji can bring some sassy glam to your messages.

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๐Ÿ’… (Nail Polish) Emoji Meanings

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    A ๐Ÿ’… represents nail polish or makeup. First and foremost, the ๐Ÿ’… is an image of someone getting their nails painted. You may see someone replacing words like โ€œmanicureโ€ or โ€œnailsโ€ with a ๐Ÿ’…, or pairing it with other makeup emojis like the ๐Ÿ’„ and ๐Ÿ’‹.[1]
    • โ€œWeโ€™re going to look absolutely fabulous!! ๐Ÿ’…๐Ÿ’‹โ€
    • โ€œSo excited to get my ๐Ÿ’… done! Gonna match them to my ๐Ÿ’„!โ€
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    The ๐Ÿ’… radiates self-confidence. Painting your nails can be an instant mood booster, and the ๐Ÿ’… is no different! Someone may use a ๐Ÿ’… to say, โ€œIโ€™m feeling confident,โ€ especially if theyโ€™re talking about makeup, beauty, or relationships.
    • โ€œGotta make sure I look amazing for our date tonight ๐Ÿ’…๐Ÿ˜‰โ€
    • โ€œNothingโ€™s going to stop me! ๐Ÿ’…๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿปโ€
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    A ๐Ÿ’… indicates a sassy tone. Someone may use a ๐Ÿ’… to show that what theyโ€™ve sent is to be read in a bold and cheeky way. In this context, the emoji means โ€œbougie.โ€[2] This usage is especially popular on TikTok.
    • โ€œIโ€™d rather be painting my nails than talking to you ๐Ÿ’…โ€
    • โ€œIf you donโ€™t accept me at my worst, you donโ€™t deserve me at my best ๐Ÿ’…โœจโ€
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    The ๐Ÿ’… says โ€œWhatever.โ€ If someone wants their message to be read with an eye roll and nonchalance, theyโ€™ll add a ๐Ÿ’… to set the tone. This little emoji tells you that the sender is unbothered by whateverโ€™s being discussed.
    • โ€œGuess sheโ€™ll have to live with it ๐Ÿ’…๐Ÿคทโ€
    • โ€œItโ€™s not like I control what he does anyways ๐Ÿ’…โ€
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Section 2 of 3:

How to Use the ๐Ÿ’… (Nail Polish) Emoji

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    When youโ€™re getting glammed up: Use the ๐Ÿ’… to caption a picture of your latest mani and pedi. Above all else, the ๐Ÿ’… is a super cute representation of a manicure. You can use this emoji to replace the words โ€œmanicure,โ€ โ€œnail polish,โ€ โ€œnails,โ€ or even โ€œself-care.โ€[3]
    • โ€œSometimes you and the bestie just need a little TLC ๐Ÿ’…๐Ÿ’†๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธโ€
    • โ€œThe ๐Ÿ’… are looking good!!โ€
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    When youโ€™re feeling confident: Caption a gorgeous selfie with a ๐Ÿ’… to say, โ€œIโ€™m feeling myself!โ€ A little bit of confidence never hurt anyone, and this sassy emoji can show the world youโ€™re a force to be reckoned with.
    • โ€œLike the new cut? I decided to go short, and Iโ€™m OBSESSED ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’…โ€
    • โ€œTonightโ€™s dinner look ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ’…โ€
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    When youโ€™re feeling sassy: Add a finger-snap to your message with a ๐Ÿ’…. The ๐Ÿ’… radiates bold energy most closely related to the ๐Ÿ’, especially when youโ€™re dishing some tea! Try adding this playful emoji to your texts or TikTok captions.[4]
    • โ€œHoney, he doesnโ€™t know what he has coming ๐Ÿ’…โ€
    • โ€œLove me or hate me, Iโ€™m still gonna shine ๐Ÿ’…๐Ÿ’โ€
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    When youโ€™re over it: Tell someone you canโ€™t be bothered with a ๐Ÿ’…. This unique emoji can come across as a bit prestigious. Itโ€™s a simple way of saying, โ€œI couldnโ€™t care less,โ€ without being entirely rude.
    • โ€œItโ€™s not like I care what he thinks ๐Ÿ’…โ€
    • โ€œYou guys are ridiculous ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ’…โ€
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Aly Rusciano. Aly Rusciano is a Creative Writer based outside of Nashville, Tennessee. She has over ten years of experience in creative, academic, and professional writing. Alyโ€™s writing has been nationally recognized in the Sigma Tau Delta Rectangle and featured in Blue Marble Review, The Sunshine Review, PopMatters, and Cathartic Literary Magazine. She graduated from The University of Tennessee at Martin with a BA in English, focusing in Creative Writing and minoring in Theatre. This article has been viewed 24,152 times.
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