Emoji Dictionary: Discover Emoji Meanings

Emoji Meanings

Emojis are everywhere—from Instagram captions to email subject lines. They help you connect, express emotion, and add personality to your content.
But here’s the thing: every emoji has its own meaning, and sometimes it's not what you think.

Our Emoji Dictionary helps you decode the most popular emojis so you can use them with confidence in social media and content creation.

Explore Emoji Meanings

Not sure what that emoji really means? Click on a category below to explore a list of emojis and their meanings.

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Smileys

From happy faces to crying tears, decode the full range of smiley emojis and what they mean across different moods and platforms.

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Gestures & Body Parts

Explore emoji meanings for hands, fingers, and body parts — from thumbs up to muscle flexes.

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People

Discover the meanings behind people-related emojis — including roles, families, occupations, and everyday expressions.

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Animals

From cute cats to wild creatures, discover the full range of animals emojis available online.

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Nature

Explore nature-themed emojis, including weather, landscapes, celestial bodies, and environmental symbols.

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Travel & Places

Explore emoji about locations, buildings, and transportation. Find out how they’re used to share journeys and destinations.

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Objects

Get insights into everyday and symbolic object emoji — from tools and tech to clothing, school and random gear.

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Activities

Whether it’s sports, hobbies, or dance, explore activities emojis and how people use them.

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Food & Drink

From sushi to coffee, uncover the meanings behind popular food and beverage emojis used in daily chats and social media.

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Hearts

Break down every heart emoji by color and style and how they can be used on everyday chats and social media.

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Flags

Browse country flags, regional symbols, and pride flags—learn what each flag emoji stands for and when to use them.

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How to Use Emojis on Any Device

If you're creating content online, managing a brand, or building a community, understanding emoji meanings isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.

Use Emoji on Mac

Press Control + Command + Space. A small emoji picker will pop up—click any emoji to insert it instantly.

Use Emoji on Windows

Press Windows Key + Period (.) or Windows Key + Semicolon (;). This opens the emoji panel. Just click to use.

On Iphone/Ipad

Use the emoji keyboard by tapping the smiley face icon on your keyboard.

On Android

Tap the emoji icon on your keyboard (usually near the spacebar) or long-press the enter key depending on your

In Web Tools & Socials

Press Control + Command + Space. A small emoji picker will pop up—click any emoji to insert it instantly.