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15 Icons that we use every day without knowing what they really mean

If you spend a lot of time sending text messages or checking your social networks, you are surely very used to the use of emoticons.

But, do you think you know the true meaning of the emoticons that you regularly use in your conversations?

It is true that the meaning of some of them can be quite obvious, but some are a bit more specific than they seem.

Although first of all, why not first see those emojis that we would all need in our lives:

Know how to express yourself correctly in any context and stop spinning your head trying to figure out the meaning of those images that we barely use.

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smiling face with smiling eyes

Emoji Meaning
Emoji Meaning

Although when we see the teeth we can think that it is some kind of grimace, the upturned eyes identify it as an emoji that expresses extreme happiness.

tears of laughter

Qwerkity
Qwerkity

This means that you are crying with laughter. It may seem obvious but more than one person confuses it with a sad situation.

face without mouth

Redbubble
Redbubble

This emoji means that you have a secret that you cannot reveal, so you are unable to say anything.

Preaching hands

The Washington Post
The Washington Post

Although many people confuse it with the gesture of high-fives as in this newscast, the joined hands surrounded by lightning bolts actually refers to the act of praying.

face with sunglasses

plushmoji
plushmoji

This smiley doesn’t mean it’s a sunny day, it means you just did something really amazing and you’re really proud of.

moving hand

imbblr
imbblr

This emoji can mean both a greeting and a goodbye, although most people use it to say goodbye.

the number 100

Amazon
Amazon

This symbol means that something has gone perfect for you. In Japan it is used to reflect a perfect score in a test.

Closed fist

@SnapchatEmoji
@SnapchatEmoji

Don’t worry, no one is sending you hints to fight, at least it’s not normal. Whoever sends you this smiley is telling you that you’ve done a good job and wants to fist bump you.

sign of anger

snorlz
snorlz

It can be hard to tell what these marks mean when taken out of context, but they are commonly used in anime and manga to convey anger.

the tengu

Japanese Emojis Explained
Japanese Emojis Explained

This is the mask of a Japanese goblin, so you probably won’t see it in your messages much. It is an image associated with pride, so it is often used to describe someone who is very proud of himself.

The tourist guide

the sun
the sun

It is difficult to identify, but this emoticon is supposed to describe those situations in which you are being a bit cheeky or daring.

vulcan hand

Time Magazine
Time Magazine

The meaning of this emoji isn’t too hard to figure out if you’re a bit of a geek. It is the perfect sign if you wish someone a long and prosperous life.

the oden

Japanese Emojis Explained
Japanese Emojis Explained

The oden is a Japanese food made with egg and fish cakes, it is used to refer to some food.

confused face

mask emoji
mask emoji

Just as if eyes turned up mean happiness, eyes turned inward show signs of sadness. This one in particular shows that you are about to cry.

The face of disappointment but relief

  good housekeeping
good housekeeping

The drop that runs down the face of the emoji is not a tear, it is a drop of sweat. It means that you have been through a difficult situation but that you already feel relief that it is over.

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