Tongue emoji
Three tongue-out faces and the tongue on its own. Copy them here and see which one is only playful.
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What the tongue emoji means
π (face with tongue) is playful, cheeky, βjust kiddingβ. π (winking face with tongue) is sillier and π (squinting face with tongue) sillier still β the βbleghβ face. π (tongue) on its own is the outlier: it can be licking your lips over food, but online it is mostly suggestive and appears in the freaky emoji guide. The faces are innocent; the organ is not.
Unicode name: face with tongue Β· U+1F61B Β· Emoji 1.0 (2015) Β· group: Smileys & Emotion.
How people use it
- Teasing: π π
- βBleghβ: π at something you dislike
- Silliness: ππ€ͺ β see the crazy emoji guide
- Food: π π¦ is fine; π alone is not innocent
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Use it for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| face with tongueU+1F61B | Playful, cheeky | Innocent | |
| winking face with tongueU+1F61C | Silly, teasing | See the wink emoji guide | |
| squinting face with tongueU+1F61D | βBleghβ, exaggerated silliness | Innocent | |
| tongueU+1F445 | Tongue; food, or innuendo | Suggestive alone | |
| face savoring foodU+1F60B | Yum | See the drooling emoji guide |
The :p emoticon and joking emoji
The text emoticon :p is a classic way to show a tongue sticking out in writing. A colon forms the eyes, and a lowercase p makes a mouth with a tongue. The emoji version is the face with tongue π, or the winking face with tongue π when the message is extra cheeky. Both work as a joking emoji, saying βjust kiddingβ without sounding harsh.
The p emoticon is the same idea without the colon: a lone p typed after a message can read as a small, playful tongue poke. Use :p to soften a joke or tease someone gently.
Tongue out memes and slurping
The squinting face with tongue π often appears in reaction memes. It looks exaggerated and a bit gross, which makes it perfect for a comic βbleghβ when you want to show mock disgust. A typical meme-style caption might be βme when I see the dinner I didnβt wantβ followed by π. It is silly, not genuinely angry.
The face savouring food π is often used to show slurping something delicious. It has a tongue licking its lips, and it is ideal for responding to an especially tasty meal or drink. People also use it in a lighter flirtatious way, like saying someone looks delicious, though a single π is much more direct.
Tongue sticking out and the long tongue emoji
The classic tongue sticking out emoji is π, the face with its tongue poking out. It is the most direct visual match for a playful βblepβ or a cheeky tease. Its cousins π and π also stick their tongues out, but add a wink or a squint for extra silliness.
The long tongue emoji is π , the standalone tongue. It is longer and pinker than the ones on the faces, and it carries a very different tone. While π is safe for fun, π alone can be flirtatious or suggestive, so double-check the conversation before sending it.
Chat examples
Real messages with π, and a reply that fits.
catch me if you can π
π
π too slow
rude
π ice cream
yum
Questions people ask
What does π mean from a guy?
In a flirtatious chat, innuendo. Next to food, taste. Alone, assume the first.
What is the tongue out emoji?
π, with π and π as the sillier versions.
What does the tongue emoji π mean?
The tongue emoji π shows just the tongue by itself, stretched out. Use it for licking, tasting, or in flirty messages where it has a suggestive double meaning.
Which emoji shows slurping?
The face savouring food π is often used to show slurping something tasty. It shows a face with a tongue licking its lips, and works for tasty food, drinks, or when you find someone extremely attractive.
Why is the π face used in memes?
The squinting face with tongue π is used in memes because it looks exaggerated and silly. Use it when you want to be playfully gross or mock-disgusted, like reacting to a bad joke or a silly situation. It is less flirty than π and more intense than π.
What does :p mean?
The emoticon :p is an old-school way to stick your tongue out in text. It means playful, joking, or lightly teasing. The closest emoji is the face with tongue π, and a winking version is π.
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.
