We can no longer do without emoji, but do we really know what we are sending? This is the meaning of some popular emoji.
Meaning emoji: you actually send this
We got over 70 new emoji in iOS 12.1. This while we are not even used to all the emoji that we can already send. Everyone secretly gives their own meaning to these little pictures. That is why we explain some commonly used emoji for you. Both the official meaning and the meaning that many users attach to it. The images come from Emojipedia.
Tears of joy
This is possibly the most misused emoji out there. This is not surprising, because it looks like the little face is crying. While the emoji clearly has friendly eyes, some people see those two tears and think this emoji is more sad than a single tear emoji. That is absolutely wrong, because this emoji is crying with laughter.
Folded hands
This emoji is also interpreted in different ways. One sees it as a high five, the other as praying hands and the other as an emoji to say thank you. There is no wrong way to use these folded hands, but thanks and prayer are the most commonly used interpretations.
Thinking face
What does this emoji do with the hand on the chin? This means that the emoji is thinking. This indicates that something is being considered, or that something is a deep thought. It can also be used to say something mean about someone.
Shrug
You may also know these shrugging emoji as ¯_ (ツ) _ / ¯. With this, someone indicates that they do not know enough about something, or that they do not care enough about something.
Hug
With this emoji you give a hug to someone. Although the hug is clearly given at Apple, other brands also choose to turn their hands towards the face as if someone is hugging themselves. This emoji is therefore regularly used to indicate that something is very nice.
Bow
This person appears to be getting a massage or doing push-ups, but neither is true. This person bows deeply to apologize or ask for a great service.
OK
This is not a widely used emoji, but it is a very unclear one. Because what is depicted here? Is it a ballerina? Or someone who puts their hands on their head? No, this person makes an OK sign by forming an O with the body.