TikTok Emojis

The complete secret TikTok emoji list

TikTok has 46 hidden emojis that you will not find on your phone keyboard. Instead of picking them from an emoji picker, you type a shortcode wrapped in square brackets, like [happy] or [loveface], and TikTok swaps it for a custom emoticon when you post. They first appeared in 2020 with no official announcement, which is how they earned the nickname secret emojis. This page lists every one, explains what it means, and lets you copy the code instantly.

Because these emojis use a single art style designed by TikTok, they look exactly the same on every device. That consistency is part of why creators like them: a [cool] or [wronged] emoji reads the same to your whole audience, whether they are on an iPhone, an Android, or a tablet.

How to use TikTok emoji codes in comments and captions

Using the codes is simple. Copy the shortcode for the emoji you want from the grid above, open TikTok, and paste it into a comment, caption, or direct message. As soon as you post, the bracketed code turns into the emoji. Keep in mind the codes only work inside the TikTok app, so pasting [smile] on another platform will just show the text.

• Type or paste the code exactly, including the square brackets.
• You can combine several codes in one comment for a fun reaction.
• Codes are not case sensitive, but lowercase is the safest.

TikTok emoji meanings

Each hidden emoji carries its own vibe. Here is what all 46 TikTok emojis mean, so you can pick the perfect one for any comment or caption.

• Smile [smile] — A soft pink smiling face showing warmth, friendliness, or casual happiness.
• Happy [happy] — A peach face with squinty eyes and a big open mouth, expressing pure joy.
• Angry [angry] — A red face with furrowed brows, used to convey anger or displeasure.
• Cry [cry] — A sky-blue face with tears streaming down, for sadness or a dramatic reaction.
• Embarrassed [embarrassed] — A teal face with a sweat drop, looking nervous, shy, or caught off guard.
• Surprised [surprised] — A peach-pink face with wide eyes and open mouth, showing shock or disbelief.
• Wronged [wronged] — The famous shy face with two fingers pointing together, for bashful apology.
• Shout [shout] — A purple face with a wide open mouth, for loud, dramatic energy.
• Flushed [flushed] — A yellow face with blushing cheeks, indicating cute, flustered embarrassment.
• Yummy [yummy] — A face with tongue out and a thumbs up, meaning something is delicious.
• Complacent [complacent] — A blue face with sunglasses and a smug smile, for chill, quiet confidence.
• Drool [drool] — A face with heart eyes and drool, revealing craving or obsession.
• Scream [scream] — A pale blue face with wide eyes and open mouth, showing panic or fear.
• Weep [weep] — A face with teary eyes and trembling mouth, for quiet crying or sadness.
• Speechless [speechless] — An awkward expression with a sweat drop, for when you have no words.
• Funny Face [funnyface] — A silly face with tongue out and a wink, for goofiness or playful teasing.
• Laugh With Tears [laughwithtears] — A face laughing with tears, for over-the-top laughter or sarcastic humor.
• Wicked [wicked] — A purple devil face with a sly grin, for mischief or cheeky confidence.
• Face With Rolling Eyes [facewithrollingeyes] — A blank stare with rolling eyes, showing boredom or silent judgment.
• Sulk [sulk] — A pouty red face with a frown, for fake anger or playful pouting.
• Thinking [thinking] — A face with hand on chin and raised brow, for curiosity, doubt, or plotting.
• Lovely [lovely] — A blushing soft face with a kiss, warm and showing sweet admiration.
• Greedy [greedy] — A face with a greedy smile and dollar-sign eyes, for strong desire.
• Wow [wow] — An amazed open mouth and wide eyes, revealing awe or being impressed.
• Hehe [hehe] — A scribbly smiling face, for sneaky joy or a cheeky laugh.
• Joyful [joyful] — A bright face with closed eyes and a big smile, for pure happiness.
• Slap [slap] — A face with a raised palm, for a playful roast or a 'duh' moment.
• Tears [tears] — A face with streams of tears, for full-on emotional crying.
• Stun [stun] — Wide eyes and a shocked open mouth, telling disbelief or a freeze reaction.
• Cute [cute] — Wide open eyes and a blush, for charm or innocent flirting.
• Blink [blink] — A blushing smiling face with a wink, for bold, flirtatious confidence.
• Disdain [disdain] — A side-eye glare, revealing judgment, annoyance, or silent disgust.
• Astonish [astonish] — Sparkling eyes and a jaw-drop, for admiration or impressed shock.
• Rage [rage] — A fire-red face with yellow eyes, for explosive anger.
• Cool [cool] — A big smiling face with sunglasses, for chill confidence and swagger.
• Excited [excited] — Tightly closed eyes and a smiling open mouth, for pumped-up energy.
• Proud [proud] — A confident smirk with closed eyes, for self-love or accomplishment.
• Smile Face [smileface] — A scribbly white smile face, for simple cartoon-style happiness.
• Evil [evil] — A purple face with a sneaky grin, for mock evil or a chaotic mood.
• Angel [angel] — A white face with a halo and soft smile, for innocence or kindness.
• Laugh [laugh] — A wide smile with tear-drops, for a casual LOL reaction.
• Pride [pride] — A blushing-confident face with closed eyes, for self-expression or pride.
• Nap [nap] — Closed eyes with 'zzz', for tiredness or being in chill mode.
• Love Face [loveface] — Heart eyes, open mouth, and a blush, for deep love or affection.
• Awkward [awkward] — A flat look with small eyes and a nervous smile, for cringe or tension.
• Shock [shock] — Huge round eyes and a jaw-drop, for dramatic amazement or panic.