Beaming face with smiling eyes emoji ๐ (grin emoji)
๐ is the beaming face with smiling eyes: a wide grin showing the top teeth, eyes squeezed into happy arcs.
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What the beaming face with smiling eyes ๐ (grin) emoji means
๐ is the beaming face with smiling eyes: a wide grin showing the top teeth, eyes squeezed into happy arcs. It is the grin emoji โ excited, cheeky, pleased with yourself โ and it carries a hint of mischief that ๐ and ๐ do not. On early Google designs it looked like a nervous grimace, which is why some people still read it as awkward; on every current platform it is joyful. For a purely nervous grin use ๐ฌ grimacing face. The other smiles are compared on the smile emoji guide.
Unicode name: beaming face with smiling eyes ยท U+1F601 ยท Emoji 0.6 (original set) ยท group: Smileys & Emotion.
How people use it
- Excited: good news, plans, treats
- Cheeky: after a joke or a bit of mischief
- Proud: โnailed it ๐โ
- Friendly emphasis: ending a message on a high
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| beaming face with smiling eyesU+1F601 | Big toothy grin, cheeky | |
| grinning faceU+1F600 | Plain open smile | |
| grinning face with smiling eyesU+1F604 | Happy, warm grin | |
| grinning squinting faceU+1F606 | Laughing, eyes shut | |
| grimacing faceU+1F62C | Nervous, awkward grin |
Buck teeth smile emoji and other names for ๐
๐ is often called the buck teeth smile emoji because its wide grin shows a row of top teeth. It is also described as the smiley face with teeth. Both names point to the same broad, happy expression with smiling eyes.
People reach for this emoji when they want a big, unmissable smile: celebrating a win, reacting to good news, or adding a burst of enthusiasm to a message. Its toothy grin reads as more energetic than a closed-mouth smile, and it works well as a standalone reply or at the end of a sentence.
If the grin feels too forced or awkward for the moment, the grimacing face ๐ฌ is the better choice for nervous energy. For a softer happy expression, see the smile emoji guide.
The grin emoji meme and :D text face
๐ appears in meme formats as an exaggerated, sometimes ironic grin. The emojiโs prominent top teeth often get paired with captions about awkward or overconfident moments, or forced cheerfulness. The grin reads as a cheeky punchline when the situation is not actually joyful.
Before emoji, the text emoticon :D served the same purpose. Many people still type :D in fast chats, and ๐ is its closest emoji equivalent. Both express a broad, happy grin, but ๐ adds the smiling eyes of a beaming face.
For a more exaggerated laughing reaction, explore the ROFL emoji or the laughing emoji page.
Questions people ask
What does ๐ mean from a guy?
He is pleased, excited or being a little cheeky. It is a warm, friendly grin without much hidden meaning.
Is ๐ a nervous smile?
Not any more. Googleโs early design looked strained, but current designs on every platform are a happy grin. ๐ฌ is the nervous one.
What is the difference between ๐ and ๐?
๐ shows a full row of teeth and reads cheekier; ๐ has an open mouth and reads as plain happy laughter.
What does the buck teeth smile emoji mean?
The buck teeth smile emoji is a descriptive name for ๐. It shows a wide grin with top teeth visible, so it signals excitement, cheekiness, or a big happy reaction.
Is ๐ used in memes?
Yes, ๐ is often used in memes to exaggerate a grin, especially when the top teeth are emphasised. The joke usually pairs the face with ironic or awkward captions.
What is the :D emoji?
:D is a text emoticon for a wide grin, and ๐ is the closest emoji equivalent. Both show a broad, toothy smile, but ๐ adds smiling eyes.
What is the smiley face with teeth emoji?
The smiley face with teeth emoji is ๐, officially called beaming face with smiling eyes. It shows a wide, open smile with visible upper teeth and smiling eyes, and it is commonly used to express happiness, amusement, or a playful mood.
What is the big grin emoji?
The big grin emoji is ๐, the beaming face with smiling eyes. It shows a wide, toothy smile.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
