The mouth emoji is your group chat’s built‑in megaphone: glossy lips that practically shout “spill the tea.” It pops up when you’re talking big, hyping a hot take, flirting a little, or dropping a sassy “say it louder for the people in the back.” It also slides into food posts as a cheeky stand‑in for mouth‑watering vibes, and shows up when someone needs to either speak up or zip it (ironically, of course). In meme land, it famously co‑stars in the surreal “👁️👄👁️” combo—deadpan, stunned, and a little too online.
On Apple devices, this emoji reads as front‑facing, cherry‑red lips with a glossy highlight and a softly shaded inner mouth—parted just enough to feel expressive without showing teeth. The shape is symmetrical and makeup‑coded: think lip gloss commercial meets sticker pack. It’s visually louder than text but quieter than the kiss mark, which is why people use it to signal “I’m talking” rather than “I’m smooching.” Compared to 💋 (kiss mark) and 🫦 (biting lip), 👄 is the neutral, camera‑ready close‑up—no bite, no stamp, just pure pout.
Expect it in flirty DMs, shade‑throwing replies, and dramatic “I said what I said” posts. Pair it with eyes emojis for watchful gossip, or alongside spicy takes to warn followers a rant is loading. It’s also a go‑to for lip sync and beauty content—gloss reviews, lipstick swatches, and that high‑shine aesthetic TikTok can’t quit.
Definition
An open mouth with red lips. User discretion is advised with this one. Want a suggestive icon?
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Emoji History The emoji code/ image log of changes.
This emoji was part of the proprietary / non-standardized emoji set first introduced by Japanese carriers like Softbank. These emojis became part of the Apple iPhone starting in iOS 2.2 as an unlockable feature on handsets sold in English speaking countries.
In iOS 5 / OSX 10.7, the underlying code that the Apple OS generates for this emoji was changed.
