😆

Grinning Squinting Face

Playful, hearty laugh — showing joy or amusement.

Details

Unicode: U+1F606

HTML: 😆 😆

Aliases: Squinting Laugh, Big Grin

Also used for: excitement, cheerful sarcasm, friendly teasing

Meaning & usage

😆 Grinning Squinting Face shows laughter with eyes shut tight — a joyful, energetic laugh. It’s great for playfulness or when something is silly but not extreme.

Use it between friends or in light-hearted conversations where 😂 might feel too loud.

Popular combos

😆😂 — playful laughter
😆🤣 — escalating fun
😆✨ — silly but cheerful

Related emojis

😂Tears of Joy→ 🤣ROFL→ 😂Laugh hub→

FAQ

What does 😆 mean?

A hearty laugh — less extreme than 😂, often playful or goofy.

When should I use it?

When something is funny or delightful but not overwhelming — perfect for friendly chats.