GLOSSARY

Let curiosity be your compass, and let the language of Emoji terminology be your guide.

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Ambiguous Emoji -n

An emoji that can have multiple interpretations or meanings.

Animated Emoji

An emoji that includes movement or animation.

Augmented Reality Emoji

Emojis that can be overlaid on the real world using augmented reality technology.

AutoCorrect Emoji

Emojis that are automatically suggested or replaced by the device’s autocorrect feature.

Avatar Emoji

A customized emoji that represents a person or user.

Avoiding Misunderstandings

The practice of using emojis in a way that minimizes the risk of misinterpretation or confusion.

Animoji

Animated emojis that mimic the facial expressions and movements of the user.

AR Emoji

Augmented reality emojis that can be used in messaging apps or social media platforms.

Artificial Intelligence Emoji

Emojis generated or suggested by artificial intelligence algorithms.

Adaptive Emoji

Emojis that change or adapt based on the context or user’s preferences.

Animated Emojis

Emojis that have movement or animation.

ASCII Emojis

Emojis represented using ASCII characters.

Apple Emojis

Emojis designed by Apple Inc.

Android Emojis

Emojis designed for Android devices.

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Bitmoji

A personalized emoji avatar that can be created and used in various messaging apps.

Bemoji

A term used to describe a customized emoji representation of oneself.

Bursting with joy

An emoji expression commonly used to depict extreme happiness or excitement.

Business emojis

Emojis specifically designed for professional communication and used in business-related contexts.

BFF emoji

An abbreviation for ‘Best Friends Forever’ emoji, representing a strong bond or friendship.

Banana emoji

An emoji depicting a yellow banana, often used to represent fruit, healthy eating, or a phallic symbol.

Blushing emoji

An emoji with rosy cheeks, typically used to convey embarrassment, shyness, or bashfulness.

Birthday cake emoji

An emoji representing a celebratory cake, often used to convey birthday wishes or celebrations.

Basketball emoji

An emoji depicting a basketball, commonly used in sports-related conversations or to signify playing basketball.

Broken heart emoji

An emoji depicting a heart that is split or shattered, typically used to convey heartbreak or sadness.

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Category

A classification system used to group emojis based on their thematic or functional characteristics.

Celebratory Emojis

Symbols expressing joy, congratulations, or celebration.

Character

A symbol or graphic representation used to express an emotion, idea, or concept in digital communication.

Character Limit

The maximum number of emojis that can be included in a single text message, social media post, or other forms of digital communication.

Cloning Emojis

Replicating or copying existing emojis with slight variations.

Code Points

The unique numerical values uniquely identifying each emoji in the vast Unicode data set.

Colorful Emojis

Expressive symbols incorporating a vibrant range of colors.

Combinations

Multiple emojis are used together in a sequence to convey a specific meaning or message.

Compatibility

The ability of emojis to be displayed and interpreted correctly across different platforms, devices, and software versions.

Comedic Emojis

Symbols intended to evoke laughter or humor.

Conversational Tone

Using emojis to convey a friendly or conversational tone.

Conversation Starters

Emojis used to initiate or enhance digital conversations.

Cultural Emoji Usage

Discovering diverse ways emojis are interpreted across cultures and regions.

Cultural Significance

The meaning and interpretation of emojis influenced by cultural contexts, norms, and practices.

Custom Emojis

Personalized symbols designed by users for unique communication expressions.

Customization

The ability to modify the appearance and style of emojis, such as changing their skin tone or adding accessories.

Copy and Paste

The action of duplicating an emoji by selecting it and then pasting it into another location or application.

Conversion

The process of transforming text-based representations of emojis into their graphical counterparts.

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Design

The visual appearance and layout of emojis on the Yellow Emoji website.

Dictionary

A comprehensive collection of emoji names and their corresponding meanings.

Download

The action of saving or transferring emojis, smileys, and emoticons from the internet to a device or computer.

Diversity

The representation of various races, ethnicities, genders, and cultures in emojis.

Digital Communication

The use of emojis in online conversations and messaging platforms.

Disambiguation

The process of clarifying the intended meaning of an emoji through context or additional information.

Data Privacy

The protection of user information and personal data collected on the Yellow Emoji website.

Direct Messaging

The private exchange of messages between users on the Yellow Emoji platform.

Emoji Domains

Internet domain names that consist of emojis, such as www.🌟.com.

Digital Stickers

Electronic images or animations that can be used as decorative elements in digital communication.

Dynamic Emojis

Animated or interactive emojis that can change appearance or behavior based on user interactions.

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Emoji

A tiny digital symbol conveying ideas, emotions, or concepts in electronic communication.

Emoticon

A representation of a facial expression using punctuation marks, numbers, and letters, typically to convey emotion in written communication.

Emojify

The process of adding emojis to text or converting text into emojis.

Emotion

A strong feeling deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships, often expressed through emojis.

Emojipedia

An online resource or dictionary that provides information about emojis, including their meanings, variations, and usage examples.

Emoji Keyboard

A virtual keyboard or software feature that allows users to input emojis directly into text messages, emails, or social media posts.

Emoji Trends

Patterns or popular themes observed in the usage, popularity, or interpretation of emojis over a specific period of time.

Emoji Art

Creative and artistic compositions made using emojis to form images, designs, or representations.

Emoji Reaction

An emoji used to express a specific reaction or response to a message, post, or situation.

Emoji Analysis

The study or examination of emojis to gain insights into their usage patterns, cultural significance, or communicative impact.

Emoji Usage

The ways in which emojis are used in communication.

Emoji Variations

Different versions or variations of emojis.

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Face Emoji

Emojis that depict facial expressions or emotions.

Frequently Used

Refers to emojis that are commonly used in conversations or messages.

Flirty Emoji

Emojis that are often used to convey flirtatious or romantic messages.

Frowning Face

An emoji that represents sadness, disappointment, or dissatisfaction.

Fire Emoji

An emoji depicting a flame, often used to indicate something is hot or trendy.

Fist Bump

A gesture where two fists are bumped together, often used to show support or agreement.

Facepalm Emoji

An emoji that represents exasperation, disbelief, or frustration.

Face with Tears of Joy

An emoji that depicts uncontrollable laughter or extreme happiness.

Flexed Biceps

An emoji representing strength, power, or physical fitness.

Folded Hands

An emoji depicting folded hands, often used to express gratitude, prayer, or pleading.

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Glyph

A graphical representation of an emoji or character.

Graphic

A visual element related to emojis, such as an emoji icon or image.

Group Chat

A conversation involving multiple participants in which emojis can be used to express emotions or reactions.

Gender

A characteristic of certain emojis that represents male, female, or neutral gender.

GIF

A type of image format that supports animations, often used to create and share emoji animations.

Gesture

A physical movement or action that can be represented by an emoji, such as a thumbs up or waving hand.

Generation

Refers to the different versions or releases of emojis over time, with each generation introducing new emojis.

Geotag

A location-based metadata attached to an emoji or message, indicating the place it was sent from.

Graffiti

Artistic drawings or writings on surfaces, can also include emoji characters or symbols.

Gaming

The use of emojis in the context of video games, such as representing actions or emotions of game characters.

H

Happy

A positive and joyful emotion often represented by a smiling face emoji.

Heart Eyes

An emoji depicting a face with hearts instead of eyes, is typically used to express love or admiration.

Hugging Face

An emoji representing a face with open arms, is often used to convey a hug or affection.

Handshake

An emoji depicting two hands joined together, symbolizing a handshake or agreement.

High Five

An emoji showing two hands raised, palms facing each other, used to express congratulations or celebration.

Hundred Points

An emoji displaying the number 100, is often used to indicate perfection or excellence.

Heart

An emoji representing a red heart, is commonly used to express love or affection.

Horns

An emoji depicting a hand with index and pinky fingers extended, forming devil horns, often associated with rock music or mischief.

Hushed Face

An emoji showing a face with a finger pressed against its lips, indicating silence or secrecy.

Hiking Boot

An emoji representing a hiking boot, often used in outdoor-related conversations or to symbolize adventure.

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Icon

A small image or symbol that represents an object, action, or idea.

Imoji

A portmanteau of ‘image’ and ’emoji’, referring to a custom emoji created from a personal image.

Inclusive Emojis

Emojis that represent a diverse range of genders, races, and abilities to promote inclusivity.

iOS Emojis

Emojis specifically designed for Apple’s iOS operating system.

Interpretation

The act of assigning meaning or significance to an emoji based on context and personal understanding.

Internationalization

The process of adapting emojis to be culturally relevant and usable across different languages and regions.

In-text Emojis

Emojis inserted within the body of a text message or other written communication.

Instant Messaging

A form of online communication that enables real-time exchange of text messages and emojis.

Instagram Emojis

Emojis are used on the social media platform Instagram to express emotions or enhance posts.

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Jumbo Emoji

A larger-sized emoji that is used to convey a stronger emotion or emphasis.

Joyful Emoji

An emoji that represents extreme happiness or joy.

Joking Emoji

An emoji used to indicate that a statement or message is intended as a joke.

Just Kidding Emoji

An emoji used to clarify that a previous statement was not meant seriously.

Jaw-Dropping Emoji

An emoji that signifies astonishment or being completely surprised.

Jumping for Joy Emoji

An emoji depicting a person or character leaping in excitement and happiness.

Jealous Emoji

An emoji used to express envy or feeling resentful towards someone else’s success or possessions.

Juggling Emoji

An emoji representing the act of juggling objects, is often used metaphorically to indicate multitasking or managing various responsibilities.

Just Married Emoji

An emoji showing a bride and groom together, symbolizing a recent marriage or wedding celebration.

Jack-O’-Lantern Emoji

An emoji depicting a carved pumpkin, typically associated with Halloween.

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Kawaii

A Japanese term meaning ‘cute’ or ‘adorable’, often used to describe cute or lovable emojis.

Kiss Emoji

An emoji representation of a kiss, often used to express affection or love in text messages or social media posts.

Kerning

The adjustment of space between characters in a text, including emojis, to improve readability and aesthetics.

Keyboard Emoji Shortcuts

Predefined combinations of keys that can be used to quickly insert specific emojis, saving time and effort.

Kaomoji

A type of emoticon that uses a combination of characters to create a facial expression or gesture, often used in Japanese text messaging.

Kangaroo Emoji

An emoji representation of a kangaroo, a native animal of Australia, often used to symbolize Australia or its wildlife.

Kudos

A term used to express praise, recognition, or appreciation, often accompanied by an emoji such as a thumbs-up or clapping hands.

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Lol

An abbreviation for ‘laugh out loud’, often used to indicate something is funny in online conversations.

Love Emoji

An emoji that represents love or affection, often depicted as a heart or two people hugging.

LMAO

An abbreviation for ‘laughing my ass off’, used to express extreme amusement or laughter.

Loudly Crying Face

An emoji with tears streaming down both cheeks, often used to convey sadness or intense emotions.

Lip Bite Emoji

An emoji that depicts someone biting their lip, often used to indicate desire or attraction.

Laughing Emoji

An emoji that shows a smiling face with tears of joy, often used to express laughter or amusement.

Love Letter Emoji

An emoji that represents a love letter or romantic message, often used to convey affection or love.

Laptop Emoji

An emoji that depicts a laptop computer, often used to represent technology, work, or online activities.

Lucky Emoji

An emoji that symbolizes luck or good fortune, often depicted as a four-leaf clover or horseshoe.

Loudspeaker Emoji

An emoji that represents a loudspeaker or public address system, often used to indicate announcements or amplification.

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Meanings

The interpretations or connotations associated with specific emojis.

Messaging

The act of sending or receiving text messages, often involving the use of emojis.

Mobile

Relating to or designed for use on mobile devices, such as smartphones or tablets.

Mood

The emotional state or atmosphere conveyed by an emoji.

Multimedia

Content that includes a combination of different media types, such as text, images, and emojis.

Unicode

A standard system for encoding characters, including emojis, across different platforms and devices.

Usage

The ways in which emojis are employed or incorporated into communication.

Visual

Relating to or associated with the sense of sight, often referring to the appearance or representation of emojis.

Messaging App

A software application used for sending and receiving messages, often featuring emoji support.

Emoticons

Representations of facial expressions or emotions using a combination of keyboard characters, often used before the widespread adoption of emojis.

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Names

Refers to the names given to specific emojis.

Nose

Refers to the facial feature represented by the nose emoji.

Neutral

Refers to emojis that do not convey a specific emotion or sentiment.

Nervous

Refers to emojis that represent a feeling of anxiety or uneasiness.

Nail Polish

Refers to the cosmetic product represented by the nail polish emoji.

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Official Emojis

Emojis that are officially recognized and supported by the Unicode Consortium.

Emoji Origins

The history and origins of emojis, including their development and evolution.

Emoji Options

Different options and variations of emojis, such as skin tone options or gender-neutral options.

Emoji Overload

The phenomenon of excessive use of emojis in communication, often leading to misinterpretation or confusion.

Emoji Outreach

The practice of using emojis to engage and connect with a wider audience or target demographic.

Emoji Optimization

The process of optimizing emojis for various platforms and devices to ensure consistent display and compatibility.

Emoji Obfuscation

The intentional alteration or modification of emojis to convey hidden or coded messages.

Emoji Overhaul

A major update or redesign of emojis, often accompanied by the addition of new symbols or expressions.

Emoji Ownership

The legal rights and ownership of emojis, including copyright and trademark considerations.

Emoji Outreach Campaign

A strategic marketing campaign that utilizes emojis to promote a product, service, or cause.

Pictograph

A pictorial symbol or icon that represents a concept or object, commonly used in digital communication.

Punctuation Emoji

Emojis that depict various punctuation marks, such as exclamation marks, question marks, and quotation marks.

Person Emoji

Emojis that represent different individuals, including various professions, genders, and ethnicities.

Party Emoji

Emojis used to express celebration, festivity, or enjoyment, often featuring confetti, balloons, or party hats.

Popular Emojis

The most frequently used emojis that have gained widespread popularity and recognition among users.

Platform Compatibility

The ability of emojis to be displayed consistently across different operating systems, devices, and platforms.

Emoji Picker

A user interface element or tool that allows users to select and insert emojis into text or messages.

Personalized Emojis

Customizable emojis that can be created to resemble an individual’s appearance, traits, or personality.

Public Reactions

The collective response or feedback from the public towards specific emojis, often expressed through social media or surveys.

Professional Emoji Usage

The appropriate and effective use of emojis in professional or business communication to convey emotions or enhance messages.

Quick Reply

A type of emoji response that allows users to quickly reply to a message with a pre-set emoji.

Quirky Emojis

Emojis with unique and eccentric designs, often used to add a touch of personality to messages.

Quality Emoticons

High-resolution and well-designed emoticons that enhance the visual appeal of messages.

Quizzical Emoji

An emoji that expresses confusion or skepticism, often represented by a raised eyebrow and a questioning expression.

Quotation Mark Emoji

An emoji symbol resembling quotation marks, used to indicate a quoted text or emphasize a statement.

Quick Access Panel

A feature that provides easy and quick access to frequently used emojis within a messaging app or platform.

Queueing Emojis

The act of lining up or arranging emojis in a specific order or sequence within a message.

Quirky Emoji Combos

Creative combinations of emojis that convey unique meanings or emotions, often used for playful communication.

Quick Emoji Search

A search functionality within an emoji keyboard or app that allows users to quickly find and select specific emojis.

Quizzical Emoji Response

An emoji used in response to a puzzling or confusing message, indicating uncertainty or curiosity.

Reactions

Emojis that represent different emotional reactions to a message or situation.

Representation

The act of using emojis to visually represent objects, actions, or ideas.

Retro Emojis

Older or vintage-style emojis that evoke a sense of nostalgia.

Regional Emojis

Emojis that are specific to a particular region or culture, representing local customs or symbols.

Random Emojis

A collection of emojis that are selected or displayed in a random order.

Relevance

The degree to which an emoji is appropriate or meaningful in a given context.

Repetition

The use of the same emoji multiple times in a message or conversation.

Retina Display

A high-resolution display that enhances the clarity and detail of emojis.

Riddles

Puzzles or questions that involve emojis as clues or answers.

Smiley

A yellow emoji with a smiling face, is often used to convey happiness or positivity.

Symbol

A character or image used to represent an idea, concept, or object, often used in communication.

Sarcastic

Referring to a form of humor that uses irony or mockery to convey the opposite of what is said.

Sticker

A digital image or graphic that can be added to messages or posts to express emotions or convey a message.

Skin Tone

The shade or color variation applied to certain emojis to represent different ethnicities or diversity.

Slang

Informal language or expressions that are commonly used among a particular group or community.

Surprised

A facial expression or emoji that conveys astonishment, shock, or unexpectedness.

Social Media

Online platforms and websites that allow users to create and share content, interact with others, and express themselves.

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent ideas, concepts, or objects, often used in art, literature, or communication.

Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain or tension, often caused by pressure or demanding situations.

Texting

The act of sending written messages using a mobile device or computer.

Tone

The emotional quality or feeling expressed by an emoji in a message.

Typography

The art and technique of arranging type to make written language readable and visually appealing, often used in emoji design.

Thumbs Up

An emoji depicting a hand with the thumb extended upward, often used to express approval or agreement.

Tears of Joy

An emoji depicting a face laughing so hard that tears are flowing, often used to indicate something is extremely funny.

Trending

Referring to a popular or widely discussed topic or hashtag on social media, often accompanied by relevant emojis.

Transparency

The quality of being transparent or see-through, often used in emoji design to create a sense of depth or layering.

Text Emoticons

Combinations of characters used to represent facial expressions or emotions in text-based communication, often used alongside emojis.

Thematic

Relating to a particular theme or subject, often used to describe collections of emojis with a specific topic or concept.

Unicode

A universal character encoding standard that assigns a unique number to every character, including emojis.

Unicode Consortium

A non-profit organization responsible for creating and up-keeping the Unicode Standard.

Unicode Emoji

Emojis that are part of the Unicode Standard and can be displayed on various devices and platforms.

Unicode Version

A specific release of the Unicode Standard, which includes new characters and emojis.

Unicode Block

A range of Unicode characters that are grouped based on their related properties or usage.

Unicode Code Point

A distinct or unique number assigned to every character within the expansive Unicode Standard.

Unicode Transformation Format (UTF)

A character encoding scheme that represents Unicode characters as binary data.

Unicode Escape Sequence

A way to represent Unicode characters using a backslash followed by their hexadecimal code point.

Unicode Consortium Members

Organizations and individuals who participate in the development and governance of the Unicode Standard.

Unicode Emoji Subdivision

A category within the Unicode Standard that groups emojis based on their related themes or concepts.

Variety

Refers to the wide range of emojis available on the Yellow Emoji website.

Visual

Relates to the visual representation of emojis and their impact on communication.

Vibrant

Describes the lively and colorful nature of emojis featured on the Yellow Emoji website.

Virtual

Relates to the digital nature of emojis and their usage in online communication.

Versatile

Highlights the flexibility and adaptability of emojis in various contexts and platforms.

Viral

Refers to emojis that have gained widespread popularity and are widely shared online.

Validation

Relates to the positive affirmation and validation that emojis can convey in digital conversations.

Visualize

Refers to the act of mentally picturing or imagining emojis while using them in text.

Vocabulary

Relates to the collection of emoji names and meanings that users can learn on the Yellow Emoji website.

Virtual Reality

Refers to the immersive and interactive experience of emojis in virtual reality environments.

WhatsApp

A popular messaging app that allows users to send and receive text messages, voice messages, and emojis.

Winking Face

An emoji that depicts a face with one eye closed in a playful or suggestive manner.

Waving Hand

An emoji that represents a hand waving in greeting or goodbye.

Weary Face

An emoji that shows a face with a tired or exhausted expression.

White Heart

An emoji of a white heart symbolizing purity, love, and innocence.

Woman Dancing

An emoji that portrays a woman dancing in a joyful or celebratory manner.

World Emoji Day

A celebration of emojis held annually on July 17th to promote the use and enjoyment of emojis.

Woozy Face

An emoji that depicts a face with a dizzy or disoriented expression.

Writing Hand

An emoji of a hand holding a pen or pencil, symbolizing writing or creativity.

Winking Face with Tongue

An emoji that combines a winking face with a sticking out tongue, often used to convey playfulness or mischief.

XOXO

A common abbreviation for hugs and kisses, often used to express love or affection.

XD

An abbreviation for ‘laugh out loud’, typically used to indicate laughter or amusement.

Xmas

An abbreviation for Christmas, often used in informal or festive contexts.

XOX

A shorthand version of ‘hugs and kisses’, commonly used to express affection or friendship.

X-rated

Refers to content that is not suitable for minors and contains explicit or adult material.

Xenial

Describes a friendly or hospitable relationship, often used to refer to the positive interactions between users in an online community.

Xenophile

Someone who has an affinity for foreign or different cultures, often used to describe individuals who enjoy exploring diversity.

Xenophobia

The fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers, often associated with discrimination or prejudice.

X-height

In typography, it refers to the height of lowercase letters, excluding ascenders and descenders.

XML

Stands for Extensible Markup Language, a popular format for storing and transporting structured data.

Yellow Emoji

The name of the website, www.yellowemoji.com that deals with various emoji topics.

Yellow Emojis

Emojis that are predominantly yellow in color.

Yellow Faces

Emojis depicting faces that are yellow in color.

Yellow Heart

An emoji representing a yellow heart, often used to convey friendship and happiness.

Yellow Smiley

A smiling emoji that is yellow in color, commonly used to express joy and positivity.

Yellow Emoji Meanings

The interpretations and symbolisms associated with yellow emojis.

Yellow Emoji Usage

Guidelines and tips on how to effectively use yellow emojis in various contexts.

Yellow Emoji Trends

Current and emerging trends related to the use and popularity of yellow emojis.

Yellow Emoji Merchandise

Products and items featuring yellow emojis, such as clothing, accessories, and stationery.

Zany Face

A yellow face with a big grin, uplifted eyebrows, and eyes rolling back in delight. It is often used to convey a sense of craziness or excitement.

Zipper-Mouth Face

A yellow face with a zipper closed over the mouth. It is often used to represent silence, secret-keeping, or a lack of words.

Zzz

A series of three Zs, indicating sleep or snoring. It is often used to represent tiredness or boredom.

Zodiac

A set of twelve astrological signs representing different personality traits and characteristics. It is often used in astrology and horoscope discussions.

Zeal

Great enthusiasm or passion for something. It can be used to describe a strong interest or dedication towards emojis.

Zero Width Joiner

A special character used to join two or more emojis together to create a new combined emoji. It is often used to create diverse emoji representations.

Zombie

A reanimated corpse that feeds on human flesh. It is often used to represent horror, Halloween, or a fascination with the undead.

Zen

A state of calm and tranquility. It can be used to describe the peaceful and relaxing nature of using emojis in communication.

Zap

A burst of lightning, often depicted as a zigzag shape. It is often used to represent energy, excitement, or a sudden realization.

Zodiac Wheel

A circular diagram representing the twelve signs of the zodiac. It is often used in astrology and horoscope discussions.