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What does it mean when a girl sends you an emoji? If you can’t tell whether she’s flirting or not, read on to check our guide on interpreting what those mysterious symbols can mean and the best ways to respond. From the most for-sure flirty emojis to the ones that could mean she just likes you as a friend, we’ve compiled a decoded list to help you figure out what she might be saying!
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QuestionWhat is the meaning of flushed face emoji from a girl?NicoTop AnswererA smiley with wide eyes and red cheeks, as if blushing with embarrassment, shame, or shyness, is depicted in "Flushed Face". It can also convey a wide range of other emotions, such as surprise, disbelief, amazement, excitement, and affection, in varying degrees of intensity.
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QuestionWhat does a heart of fire mean?NicoTop AnswererA flaming heart is depicted as the 'heart on fire'. It is used to express intense liking for something or a passionate love of something or someone.
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QuestionMy girlfriend (we're a gay couple) keeps only sending me 💗, 😂, and 😊. What does this mean?NicoTop AnswererAs a combination of all these emojis, is probably comfortable with you (which is ideal since she's your girlfriend). The 💗 (growing heart emoji) represents feelings of affection, love, and pride. The 😂 (face with tears of joy emoji) probably means she thinks you're funny. The 😊 (smiling face with smiling eyes emoji) is used to express feelings of happiness or warmness.
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Black (🖤) and brown heart (🤎) emojis are used to show racial solidarity for Black and Brown communities. If you’re not a member of those communities, you should stick with a red (or other colored) heart.[22]Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/flirty-text-messages-examples
- ↑ https://vitalizemagazine.com/decode-emojis-emojis-really-mean/
- ↑ https://www.seventeen.com/love/dating-advice/g3/flirty-text-message-ideas/?slide=16
- ↑ https://www.realmenrealstyle.com/emoji-meaning/
- ↑ https://emojipedia.org/face-with-tears-of-joy/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=312&v=ubHsh1lS0Fc&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=COCOChanou
- ↑ https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/flirty-text-messages-examples
- ↑ https://www.insomniac.com/magazine/the-definitive-guide-to-romantically-inclined-emoji-usage/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=207&v=ubHsh1lS0Fc&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=COCOChanou
- ↑ https://observer.com/2017/04/best-emojis-for-online-dating-app-flirting-clover/
- ↑ https://vitalizemagazine.com/decode-emojis-emojis-really-mean/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=70&v=AVJzjPNkbLk&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=TheJoshSpeaks
- ↑ https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/flirty-text-messages-examples
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=219&v=ubHsh1lS0Fc&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=COCOChanou
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a28635219/heart-emoji-meanings/
- ↑ https://www.realmenrealstyle.com/emoji-meaning/
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a28635219/heart-emoji-meanings/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=284&v=whg71XlIsps&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=ItsHeyMorgan
- ↑ https://www.emojis.com/plant/flower/
- ↑ https://hotemoji.com/rainbow-emoji.html
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a28635219/heart-emoji-meanings/
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