2024 Emoji Meanings: An Emoji Dictionary for Parents (2024)

2024 Emoji Meanings: An Emoji Dictionary for Parents (1)Parenting Tips

Haley Zapal | July 02, 2020

**This blog post on emoji meanings was updated on January 4, 2024.**

You probably know some of the slang terms your child uses while texting, but you may be completely baffled by all of the emoji slang they use to chat with friends. But don’t worry —we’ve explained some of the most common emoji slang meanings that teens and tweens use so you can know what they’re actually saying. Warning: some of these can be a little🌶️ (explained below).

Bark's Emoji Dictionary

You can also download our shareable Emoji Dictionary PDF in case you know someone who has just got to get up to speed on the emoji meanings behind these inscrutable teen hieroglyphics, or even try text monitoring to get even more insights into your kid's world.Note: This emoji meanings guide is meant to provide a broad overview because emojis can have multiple meanings and be used in many different ways.

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Popular Slang Emoji Meanings

  1. 🍆 — Penis
  2. 🥴 — Used to express drunkenness, sexual arousal, or a grimace
  3. 🍑 — Butt
  4. 🥵 — Means "hot" in a sexual sense; a kid might comment this on their crush's Instagram selfie, for example
  5. 🚛 — “Dump truck,” which refers to a large and/or shapely bottom
  6. 🌮 — vagin*
  7. 🙃 — Used to express annoyance about something
  8. 🤡 — Used when getting caught in a mistake or when feeling like a fraud
  9. 👻 — Indicates being “ghosted” (dumped with no explanation)
  10. 🧢 — Symbolizes a lie, which could also be called a “cap”
  11. 👉👈 — Shy, nervous (usually in the context of flirting)
  12. 🧿 — Represents warding off the "evil eye"
  13. 🧠 — Oral sex
  14. 💦 — ejacul*tion
  15. 👅 — May indicate sexual activity, especially oral sex
  16. ⏳ — Used when someone has an “hourglass” body shape
  17. 🥶 — Often used in response to a snarky or "savage" comment (as in, "That was cold"
  18. 😈 — Feeling frisky or naughty
  19. 👁️ 👄 👁️ — A response that means, “It is what it is”
  20. 🧚‍♀️✨— Can be used in comments to denote a sarcastic, mean-spirited tone
  21. 🍃 — Emoji slang for Marijuana/weed
  22. 🤤 — Desiring someone sexually (often used in response to nudes)
  23. 🍒 — Breasts/testicl*s/virginity
  24. 🍝 — Represents nudes, which are often called “noods”
  25. 👀 — Used when sending or receiving nudes
  26. 💳 — Often used on TikTok to express wanting something portrayed in the video
  27. 💯 — A stamp of approval; “I agree”
  28. 🔨 — Used to refer to sexual activity
  29. 🌶️ —Indicates “spiciness,” i.e., inappropriate or risque content
  30. 🌽 — Represents "p*rn," especially on TikTok

Want to learn more about the emojis kids are using today? Check out this guide to sexting emojis in 2023.

2024 Emoji Meanings: An Emoji Dictionary for Parents (2024)

FAQs

What does 👅 🍆 mean in text? ›

When you're feeling flirty and playful, you can send the 👅 emoji to show your partner that you're in the mood for some sexting. Pair 👅 with other emojis like 🍆 (eggplant), 🍑 (peach), 🌮 (taco), and 💦 (sweat droplets) to make it clear that you're referencing oral sex with your partner.

What do emojis really mean for parents? ›

However, in emoji slang, the cherry emoji is often used to represent virginity or breasts. 🌶️ — The hot pepper emoji in emoji slang is often used as a warning that the content will be spicy or hot in nature. 👻 — Indicates that someone has become a “ghost” (dumped after the date without explanation). 🧠 — Oral sex.

What does ❤ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤 mean? ›

❤️: Red Heart, Love. 🧡: Orange Heart, Admiration, Joy. 💛: Yellow Heart, Loyalty, Friendship. 💚: Green Heart, Nature. 💙: Blue Heart, Peace.

What does this emoji mean 🥵 💦? ›

The 🥵 (hot face) emoji means that someone is hot temperature-wise or they find someone else very attractive. It can also mean someone's thirsty or stressed out. Use the emoji by itself or pair it with emojis like 🌡️ (thermometer) to show you're hot, 💧 (droplet) if you're thirsty, or 🔥 (fire) if you're flirting.

What does 🍌 mean from a boy? ›

What does 🍌 mean? 🍌 can be sexual slang (referring to male genitalia) or drug slang (referring to prescription pills, drugs in general, or oxycodone). Since this emoji has two different meanings, it's important to read the context if it comes up with your kid.

What does 👁👄👁 mean from a girl? ›

👁️ 👄 👁️ — A response that means, “It is what it is” 🧚‍♀️✨— Can be used in comments to denote a sarcastic, mean-spirited tone.

What does the 🍒 mean dirty? ›

You're talking about your private parts.

Like a lot of emojis, 🍒 has a naughty meaning besides a tasty a summer fruit. It can reference your derrière, breasts, or testicl*s—basically any private part that comes in a pair.

What does 🍒 mean in emojis? ›

The cherry emoji of 🍒 sent by a girl friend may be an offer of friendship and also can be a soft relationship. It's good to respond a similar line of friendliness only.

What does 🤤 mean from a boy? ›

If someone sends 🤤 to you, they might have just laid eyes on a very attractive person, whether it's their crush or a particularly handsome or pretty celebrity. Along the same lines, they may also be saying they find someone sexually attractive by sending 🤤.

What does ❤ mean from a girl? ›

❤️‍ Bandaged Heart ❤️‍

Per its official title, this is the “Mending Heart” emoji, which seems to suggest it's supposed to show people that you're healing from a breakup or some other form of bereavement, or potentially to express your wishes for a quick recovery to someone else who's going through it.

What does 🍊 mean in texting? ›

It could represent a playful or whimsical expression invol. The text "🍊🤡" consists of two emojis: Orange Emoji (🍊):The orange emoji represents a round orange fruit, often used to convey the concept of oranges, citrus fruits, or the color orange.

What does mean from a guy? ›

Things You Should Know. The (pink heart) emoji symbolizes genuine care and affection, and it's often reserved for friends and family members. If a guy sends you the emoji, it might mean they're starting to develop romantic feelings for you.

What does 👉 👈 mean in texting? ›

👉👈 — Shy, nervous – usually in the context of flirting.

What does 😮💨 mean from a guy? ›

The 😮‍💨 (sigh) emoji means someone's feeling exhausted.

You can practically feel their weariness being conveyed through this big, digital exhale. “Work was so crazy today. I just want to lay down 😮‍💨”

What does 🔞 mean? ›

The number eighteen with a red stroke through it, indicating a location where a person must be aged 18 or above to enter. Often used online to indicate adult or NSFW content. Google's design includes the text "under" above the number eighteen.

What does 👉👈 👅 mean? ›

👉👈 — Shy, nervous (usually in the context of flirting) — Represents warding off the "evil eye" 🧠 — Oral sex. 💦 — ejacul*tion. 👅 — May indicate sexual activity, especially oral sex.

What does 🍒 mean from a guy? ›

Like a lot of emojis, 🍒 has a naughty meaning besides a tasty a summer fruit. It can reference your derrière, breasts, or testicl*s—basically any private part that comes in a pair. “That baseball hit him right in the 🍒” “You're a pain in my 🍒”

What does 👉 👌 mean from a girl? ›

👉👌 — Sexual intercourse. 🐫 — The act of sex (humping)

What does 🥑 mean in texting? ›

The 🥑 can become a symbol for health when it's paired with talk about food or fitness. Maybe someone uses it to caption a picture of them eating a healthy brunch, or your friend sends it in a text saying they want to go vegan. Chances are, if you see an 🥑, health is involved.

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