What do Snapchat Emojis mean?
Emojis are prevalent on social media, and for good reason. They allow us to quickly comment on posts, add personality to selfies, and respond to stories. Generally, their meanings are quite clear. However, just when we thought we had mastered emoji usage, Snapchat introduced its own interpretations for these symbols. So even if you're fluent in emoji, you may need to learn how Snapchat redefines them.
- Author: Shine
- Update: Dec 04, 2024
How do Snapchat emojis work?
Do you ever feel that a particular emoji perfectly represents your relationship with a friend? It likely appears near the top of your frequently used emojis. This is precisely what Snapchat’s emojis aim to achieve.The app assigns emojis based on your interactions with other users. You’ll see these emojis next to usernames in your Friends list and alongside stories on the Discover page.
Snapchat determines which emojis to display based on your specific interactions with each user.However, since Snapchat has its own unique meanings, the fire emoji doesn’t signify that your content is "hot" (though it might be). In the next section, we will clarify what each of these icons represents.
The friend emoji meanings on Snapchat.
Baby 👶: The baby emoji indicates a brand new Snapchat friend.
Yellow heart 💛: The yellow heart signifies that you and another user are mutual top-ranked Best Friends.
Red heart ❤️: The red heart appears when you have been mutual Best Friends with someone for two consecutive weeks.
Pink hearts 💕: Pink hearts show up when you have shared the Best Friends status with someone for two straight months.
Gold star 🌟: This symbol indicates that someone has replayed the user’s Snap in the last 24 hours.
Birthday cake 🎂: You guessed it! This emoji means it's someone's birthday.
Smiling face 😊: The smiley emoji next to a user's name indicates that they are on your Best Friend list.
Face with sunglasses 😎: The sunglasses emoji appears when a user shares a mutual Best Friend with you.
Grimacing face 😬: This emoji means you and another user share the same #1 Best Friend. Is it an awkward love triangle or a close-knit friend group? You decide!
Smirking face 😏: This emoji used to indicate that you were someone’s #1 Best Friend, but they weren’t yours. Snapchat has wisely removed this designation to avoid potential drama.
Fire 🔥: This emoji signifies that you’re on a Snapstreak with this user, meaning you’ve exchanged snaps for at least three consecutive days.
One hundred 💯: This symbol represents a 100-day Snapstreak—talk about friendship goals!
Hourglass ⌛: The hourglass emoji indicates that your Snapstreak is about to end. Hurry and send something to keep it going!
Pushpin 📌: This symbol appears when a conversation has been pinned to the top of your feed.
Zodiac Emoji Meanings on Snapchat
Snapchat assigns zodiac emojis based on the birthdates provided in users' profiles. These emojis appear next to a friend's name and indicate their zodiac sign. Here’s a breakdown of each zodiac emoji and its corresponding dates:
♈ Aries: March 21 – April 19
♉ Taurus: April 20 – May 20
♊ Gemini: May 21 – June 20
♋ Cancer: June 21 – July 22
♌ Leo: July 23 – August 22
♍ Virgo: August 23 – September 22
♎ Libra: September 23 – October 22
♏ Scorpio: October 23 – November 21
♐ Sagittarius: November 22 – December 21
♑ Capricorn: December 22 – January 19
♒ Aquarius: January 20 – February 18
♓ Pisces: February 19 – March 20
These zodiac emojis allow users to recognize their friends' astrological signs, adding a fun and personalized element to their Snapchat experience.
Other Snapchat emojis
If you think you've spotted an emoji that isn't included in the lists above, you're not mistaken. Users can add various emojis to their profiles, although the app doesn't generate these. However, some emojis used in profiles have developed unique meanings:
Purple heart 💜: Snapchat previously displayed a purple heart on a user's profile during their birthday month, but this is no longer the case. Now, it often symbolizes fandom for the K-pop group BTS.
Green heart 💚: Fans of the K-pop group NCT proudly display their (green) hearts.
Upside-down smiley face 🙃: This emoji can indicate that someone is joking or being playful.
Wrapped gift 🎁: This emoji signifies celebration, whether for birthdays or holidays.
Star eyes 🤩: When users feel starry-eyed—whether due to a crush on a celebrity or simply enjoying life—they can express those feelings with this emoji.
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Official Snapchat Story Emojis
These are officially verified Snapchat accounts. Celebrity and public figure accounts feature emojis next to their names to indicate that they are authentic.
Icon Meanings
These icons are displayed in the interface and provide additional information about your snaps.
