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Kiss: Woman, Woman
kis woo-muhn, woo-muhn
Definitions
1
Relationships Β· Romance
Common
Depicts two women sharing a kiss, representing romantic love between women, lesbian relationships, or same-sex female affection.
Used to express lesbian romance, celebrate same-sex relationships, or show support for LGBTQ+ relationships.
Can't wait to see you tonight π©ββ€οΈβπβπ©
Text message between partners
5 years together today! π©ββ€οΈβπβπ© #anniversary
Social media post
So happy my sister found someone who makes her happy π©ββ€οΈβπβπ©
Family group chat
Represents LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion. Part of the broader movement toward diverse relationship representation in digital communication.
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Social Β· Identity
Common
Used as a symbol of lesbian identity, LGBTQ+ pride, or to show allyship with the queer community.
Often appears in profiles, usernames, or bios to signal identity or support for LGBTQ+ rights.
Proud mom of a beautiful lesbian couple π©ββ€οΈβπβπ© #LoveIsLove
Social media post
Jane & Sarah π©ββ€οΈβπβπ© | Travel enthusiasts | NYC
Instagram bio
Represents increased normalization and celebration of diverse relationships in digital spaces since the mid-2010s.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Introduction as part of Unicode 9.0, expanding relationship emoji diversity beyond heterosexual couples.
Growing demand for LGBTQ+ representation in digital communication
2017
Usage spike during global Pride celebrations as the emoji became more widely available across platforms.
Increased platform support and growing LGBTQ+ visibility
2019
Became standard in dating app profiles and relationship announcements as usage normalized beyond Pride contexts.
Mainstream adoption in everyday digital communication
2021
Usage expanded beyond romantic contexts to represent friendship between women and broader solidarity.
Evolving interpretations of relationship emojis in digital culture
Cultural Context
Introduced in 2016 as part of Unicode's effort to increase diversity in emoji representation, responding to criticism about heteronormative relationship depictions.
Represents growing mainstream acceptance of same-sex relationships and increased visibility for lesbian couples in digital communication.
Created as a ZWJ sequence combining woman, heart, kiss, and woman emojis, allowing platforms to support diverse relationship representations.
Younger users employ this emoji more casually and frequently, while older generations tend to use it more deliberately in specific LGBTQ+ contexts.
Usage varies significantly based on regional LGBTQ+ rights; more common in countries with legal same-sex marriage and stronger LGBTQ+ protections.
Regional Variations
Australia
Gained significant popularity following Australia's 2017 same-sex marriage legalization.
United Kingdom
Commonly used with British slang terms for relationships and during UK Pride events.
United States
Widely used across social media platforms, especially during Pride Month (June) and for everyday relationship expression.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: More deliberate usage, typically in specific contexts like anniversaries, Pride events, or supporting LGBTQ+ family members.
Gen_Z: Used casually in everyday conversation, often between friends regardless of sexual orientation. Common on TikTok and Instagram Stories.
Older: Limited but growing usage, primarily to show support for LGBTQ+ family members or in formal contexts like wedding congratulations.
Millennials: Frequently used in relationship posts, dating profiles, and to express LGBTQ+ identity or allyship on social media.
Common Combinations
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Engagement or marriage between two women
Celebrates relationship milestones, often used in wedding or engagement announcements
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Lesbian pride and LGBTQ+ solidarity
Common during Pride Month celebrations and LGBTQ+ rights discussions
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LGBTQ+ couples or queer solidarity
Used to represent multiple types of same-sex relationships or inclusive spaces
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Emphasis on romantic love between women
Used in anniversary posts, love declarations, or relationship milestones
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Celebrating or idealizing lesbian relationships
Often used in fan communities, relationship goals posts, or celebratory contexts
Related Emojis
π©ββ€οΈβπ©
Couple with heart: woman, woman - less intimate version showing romantic love
π¨ββ€οΈβπβπ¨
Kiss: man, man - male equivalent representing gay relationships
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Family: woman, woman, girl - represents lesbian family unit
π³οΈβπ
Rainbow flag - symbol of LGBTQ+ pride often used together
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Kiss mark - component emoji and simplified alternative