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The sunniest of all heart emojis, the ๐ (yellow heart) emoji is sure to leave a warm impression on anyone who receives it. But does this happy heart have any other hidden meanings? Youโve come to the right place. Weโre here to take an in-depth look at this bright emoji, so you can properly include it in your own texts and conversations.
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What does the ๐ (yellow heart) emoji mean?
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1Affection and friendship. The ๐ emoji is pretty platonic compared to the other hearts of the emoji lexicon. If emojis could talk, the ๐ would say something like โYou mean a lot to me,โ โI love you like a parent/sibling,โ or โIโm so glad to have you in my life.โ[1] X Research source
- If your crush texts you a ๐, thereโs a good chance they just see you as a friend.
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2Positivity, warmth, and happiness. The sunny color of this emoji gives off plenty of warm and fuzzy vibes, and is a good way to share your great mood with the people in your life.[2] X Research source Some people even use this emoji to represent literal warmth, like a selfie taken on the beach or in the bright sunlight.
How to Use the ๐ (Yellow Heart) Emoji
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1Send some extra love to a friend or relative. The ๐ emoji doesnโt have any romantic strings attached, which makes it a great go-to emoji when youโre chatting with friends and relatives. Shoot over a random text to let them know that you care, or congratulate them on some exciting news with an abundance of sunny hearts.[3] X Research source
- โFriendly reminder that I love and care about you lots! ๐โ
- โLiterally donโt know what Iโd do without you in my life ๐โ
- โOMG congratulations!!! So happy for you ๐๐๐โ
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2Share some positivity with the world. The ๐ emoji is perfect for those days where you just wake up on the right side of the bed. Send a random compliment to a friend, gush about how beautiful the weather is, or just share how thankful you are to be alive.
- โCanโt wait to go for a walk on this gorgeous day! ๐โ๏ธโ
- โI know todayโs gonna be a great day. ๐โ
- โJust wanted to let know that you have a beautiful smile. Have a wonderful day, Julie! ๐๐ฅฐโ
What does the ๐ (yellow heart) emoji mean on Snapchat?
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Youโre ultimate Snapchat besties. Out of all the people on your Snapchat friend list, you send this person the most messages, pics, and videos. Guess whatโaccording to the ๐, theyโre sending you the most texts, photos, and vids, too! Basically, the two of you are friendship goals.[4] X Research source
- For a quick crash course on other Snapchat emoji meanings, check out this wikiHow article.