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😁 Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
That face you make when you're biting back a laugh or feeling smug about something. Toothy grin, happy eyes, slight "I'm up to something" energy.
When to Use
Fits situations where you're pleased with yourself or barely containing amusement.
Example Usage
- “Guess who just got employee of the month 😁”
- “I may have eaten the last slice 😁”
- “Nailed the parallel parking on the first try 😁”
Popular Combinations
😁🤫
Got a secret
😁💪
Proud of achievement
😁😁
Extra pleased
😁🏆
Smug victory
How Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 😁 mean in a text message?▼
That face you make when you're biting back a laugh or feeling smug about something. Toothy grin, happy eyes, slight "I'm up to something" energy. Fits situations where you're pleased with yourself or barely containing amusement. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 😁?▼
You can use the Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 😁 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes emoji is encoded as U+1f601 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😁 and in CSS content: "\1f601". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😁?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:grin:` to insert the Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f601
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:grin:Keywords
grinhappysmilejoykawaii
When to Use 😁 Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes
Fits situations where you're pleased with yourself or barely containing amusement.
- •Send 😁 when you want to express or reference "beaming face with smiling eyes" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😁 in conversations about grin or happy to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😁 Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes on social media posts, stories, or comments related to beaming face with smiling eyes
- •Combine 😁 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about grin, happy, smile
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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