THERE are hundreds of emojis to choose from to suit any situation, occasion or mood.
But what does the lip-biting emoji mean and when should you use it? Here's everything you need to know.
What does the biting lip emoji mean?
This exotic emoji can mean a number of things, and many may use the emoji according to their own interpretations.
The emoji is a mouth with the top teeth biting down on one side of the lower lip.
It is typically used in romantic contexts as a form of flirtation or arousal.
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According to What Emoji, the biting lip emoji is surprisingly versatile.
It can be used to express a lack of response or when reacting to something “nerve-wracking, discomforting, or just worrisome.”
The biting lip emoji is available on Google, Twitter, WhatsApp, Apple, Samsung, Microsoft and Emojipedia.
However, each emoji is designed slightly different on each platform.
How to use the biting lip emoji?
According to The Cut, the biting lip emoji should only be used to express arousal during flirty text exchanges.
But that's not all.
You can also use the icon to express a moment of excitement, panic, anxiety, as well as worry and uncertainty.
The choice is really up to you and the context in which you are using this emoji.
One thing that can be certain with emojis is that there are always new ones just around the corner.
On March 28, 2023, Apple rolled out 31 new emojis as part of its new iOS 16.4 update.
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Apple has finally given iPhone users a plain pink heart, which was one of the most requested emojis for several years now.
Many will also be pleased to see more cultural emojis too, such as a purple Khanda icon for Sikhism.
Here's a list of some of the latest emojis available to use:
- Shaking Face
- Pink Heart
- Light Blue Heart
- Grey Heart
- Donkey
- Moose
- Goose
- Wing
- Jellyfish
- Hyacinth
- Pea Pod
- Ginger
- Folding Hand Fan
- Hair Pick
- Flute
- Maracas
- Khanda
- Wireless
- Rightward Pushing Hand
- Leftward Pushing Hand
- Black Bird