Kissing Face emoji meaning
People use it to end messages on a sweet note or to send a casual kiss to a partner, friend, or family member. It reads as light and gentle rather than passionate. Example: 'Night, sleep well π' or 'See you soon π'.
The official Unicode name for π is kissing face. It belongs to the smileys & emotion group and the affectionate subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as 143, date, dating, face, flirt, ily, kiss, love.
It was added in Emoji 1, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get π on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type kissing face.
- Tap π to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get π on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "kissing face". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π from this page and paste it.
How to type π on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "kissing face" and click π.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type π on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "kissing face" and double-click π. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
π in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 😗 |
| HTML hex | 😗 |
CSS content | "\1F617" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F617}" |
| Python | "\U0001F617" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%98%97 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :kissing: |
Because π is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the kissing face emoji mean? +
A face with lips puckered for a light kiss, used to send a quick peck or affectionate goodbye. Its official Unicode name is "kissing face".
Is π flirty or just friendly? +
It can be either depending on context. From a crush it often signals mild flirting, but it is also used casually with friends or family as a simple goodbye kiss.
What is the difference between π and π? +
π shows a neutral, gentle pucker without a heart, while π adds a heart and feels more romantic or affectionate.
How do I get the kissing face emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "kissing face". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy π from this page.
What is the Unicode for π? +
The kissing face emoji is U+1F617. In HTML use 😗.
Why does π look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so π looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.