| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 😈 | Smiling Face with Horns | A mischievous or playful devil face often signaling naughtiness or mischief. | Smileys & Emotion | U+1F608 | :smiling_face_with_horns: |
Meaning
The 😈 emoji depicts a purple smiling face with devil horns, symbolizing mischievous behavior, playful trouble, or mild evil intent. It conveys cheeky or naughty moods.
Common Uses
- Expressing playful or teasing mischief in conversations.
- Indicating a prank, joke, or harmless trouble.
- Representing devilish or villainous traits in a lighthearted way.
- Used in fantasy or supernatural contexts involving demons or devils.
- Adding emotional emphasis in messages about indulgence or rebellion.
Examples
I'm up to no good 😈
Weekend plans: causing some fun 😈
Feeling a bit mischievous today 😈
Related Emojis
- 😇 Smiling Face with Halo – Represents innocence, opposite in tone.
- 👿 Angry Face with Horns – Shows anger rather than playful mischief.
- 😜 Winking Face with Tongue – Conveys cheeky or joking attitude without devilish theme.
- 👹 Ogre – A more monstrous and scary figure rather than playful devil.
Technical Notes
Codepoint: U+1F608. Introduced around Unicode 6.0 (2010). Appearance varies by platform but consistently shows a purple face with small horns and a smug smile. No skin tone variants available as it represents a fantasy character.
FAQ
- What does the 😈 emoji mean?
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It represents a mischievous or playful devilish face often used to show naughtiness or teasing intent.
- How is the 😈 emoji used?
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Commonly used in chats to indicate harmless trouble, jokes, or cheeky behavior.
- Does the meaning of the 😈 emoji change by context?
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Yes, it can shift between lighthearted mischief and more devilish or rebellious tones depending on conversation context.