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The smirk (😏) is a versatile and suggestive little emoji. It can imply sarcasm, mischievousness, or irony depending on how it’s used, but it’s also one of the sexiest emojis out there when it’s used correctly. If you’re looking for an interesting way to reply to the smirk, you’ve got a lot of freedom here. Whether you want to be flirty, sassy, or some combination of the two, we’ve got you covered with a variety of fun options!

What does a smirk emoji mean?

The smirk (😏) is a versatile and suggestive little emoji. It can imply sarcasm, mischievousness, or irony depending on how it's used, but it's also one of the sexiest emojis out there when it's used correctly.

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Send the same thing back.

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  1. This will signal to the person you’re talking to that you’re both on the same page. If they’re being a sassy goofball, another 😏 emoji is sort of like saying, “Yeah, that is funny,” or, “I see what you’re doing over there!” If they’re flirting with you, another 😏 is sort of an invitation to keep that romantic energy going.[1]
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Flirt back cautiously with a non-sexy wink.

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  1. The smile and a wink emoji is still flirty, but it’s not charged with the same sexual energy that the 😏 emoji contains. If you are interested in them romantically but don’t necessarily want to send the wrong message by suggesting that you’re up for dirty talk, this is the way to go.[2]
    • This is also a good test for a guy who slid into your DMs and might be trying to hook up without working for it. A well-timed 😉 is a lot like saying, “You might get there if you play your cards right, but not so fast!”
    • You can also use a 😊 or 😇 if you want something even more innocent and non-sexual.
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Respond with a loving and warm emoji.

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  1. If there’s a spectrum with love on one end and lust on the other, the 😏 emoji is pretty far on the lust side. If you’re romantically interested in this person but you aren’t ready to move the conversation into this kind of explicitly sexual territory yet, a 😘, ❤️, or 😍 emoji will pull things back a bit.[3]
    • These emojis are a little sexier and more playful than something like 😉 or 😊, but nowhere near as sexy as the smirk.
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Turn the heat up with an explicit emoji.

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  1. The sexy emoji lineup (💋, 🍆, 🍑, 💦, 😈, and 👅) are all valid options if you’re comfortable moving into sexting territory here. You can either send the emojis on their own, or write a little sexy note alongside your emoji.[4]
    • A little phrase like, “What are you up to? 😈” or, “Right back atcha 💋” can really hit a chord with the guy or girl you’re flirting with!
    • If you don’t know this guy/gal that well, be careful doing this. Some people take a hint way too far, and if you aren’t sure you like them, this is a risky move.
    • If you’re not comfortable going in this direction, that’s totally okay.
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Keep it cool with the sunglass emoji.

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  1. Replying to a smirk with the sunglasses emoji is a lot like someone saying, “You’re cute” and replying with “I know.” It’s not necessarily dismissive, but it is a little coy and braggy. All things considered, this is a playful and fun emoji that conveys a whole lot of confidence.[5]
    • If they sent something like, “What’s up hot stuff 😏” you might reply with, “Just hanging out 😎” to send some too-cool-for-school energy their way.
    • The sunglasses emoji also works if they’re smirking ironically. If they say, “I’m totally buying a PS5 with my tax refund 😏,” you could reply with “Oh, we’re playing so many games 😎.”
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Throw a curveball with the upside down emoji.

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  1. Depending on the context, this can mean anything from, “Why are you doing this to me,” to, “Are you joking?” This is also the perfect emoji if they’re trying to be if they’re being sly or mischievous, since it’s kind of the equivalent of going, “Oh, you’re up to something insane, aren’t you?”[7]
    • The 🙃 emoji is also great if you want to convey irony. If they sent you something sarcastic like, “Guess who got two hours of sleep because they couldn’t stop binge watching Netflix 😏” you might reply, “Sounds like you’re living a healthy lifestyle 🙃.”
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Turn the convo’s momentum with an expressionless emoji.

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  1. Unfortunately, the smirk emoji is a favorite of the obnoxiously pushy guy/gal. If you want to pull them down a peg without being aggressive or rude, reply with one of these. If they have any tact at all, they’ll get the message.[11]
    • The confused emoji (😕) is good if you want to say, “I don’t know what you’re doing, but it isn’t working.”
    • The expressionless emoji with closed eyes (😑) signals, “I’m over it.”
    • The expressionless emoji with eyes open (😐) is a lot like the closed-eye version, except there’s an added hint of, “I don’t know what you want from me.”
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This article was co-authored by Cher Gopman and by wikiHow staff writer, Eric McClure. Cher Gopman is the Founder of NYC Wingwoman LLC, a date coaching service based in New York City. 'NYC Wingwoman' offers matchmaking, wingwoman services, 1-on-1 Coaching, and intensive weekend bootcamps. Cher is a Certified Life Coach, a former psychiatric nurse, and her work has been featured on Inside Edition, Fox, ABC, VH1, and The New York Post. This article has been viewed 122,671 times.
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