Water emoji
Droplet, splashes and wave: the three water emoji, and the one that changed meaning online. Copy them here.
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What the water emoji means
π§ (droplet) is water, a tear, rain, hydration and βstay hydratedβ. π (water wave) is the sea. π¦ (sweat droplets) started as sweat or splashing and became the internetβs innuendo for arousal, usually next to π or π, so it is the one to use carefully. π° is potable water and π« (pouring liquid, Emoji 14.0) a spill or a toast.
Unicode name: droplet Β· U+1F4A7 Β· Emoji 0.6 (original set) Β· group: Travel & Places.
How people use it
- Hydration: π§
- Rain and weather: π§π§οΈ
- Ocean: π β see the wave emoji guide
- Sweat and effort: π¦ with πͺ is fine
- Innuendo: π¦ with π π β see the freaky emoji guide
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Use it for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| dropletU+1F4A7 | A drop: water, tears, hydration | Innocent | |
| sweat dropletsU+1F4A6 | Splashes: sweat, or innuendo | Context-dependent | |
| water waveU+1F30A | The sea | Innocent | |
| potable waterU+1F6B0 | Tap water | Literal |
Chat examples
Real messages with π§, and a reply that fits.
drink water π§
hydrating π¦
pool day π
yes!
π§ rain again
ugh
Questions people ask
What does π¦ mean?
Sweat or splashing water, or, in flirtatious messages, arousal. Next to π or π it is always the second.
What is the difference between π§ and π¦?
π§ is a single drop and innocent; π¦ is several drops flying and has a suggestive reputation.
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.
