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Kiss Mark
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Definitions
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Relationships Β· Romance
Very Common
A mark left by lips wearing lipstick, representing a kiss, affection, or romantic interest. Used to express love, flirtation, or to symbolize sending a kiss to someone.
Commonly used in romantic contexts, but also between close friends and family members as a gesture of affection.
Can't wait to see you tonight π
Text message to romantic partner
Happy birthday, beautiful! π
Social media comment
Thanks for the advice! π
Message between close friends
In digital communication, it often replaces 'x' or 'mwah' as a sign-off in messages, particularly among women and in romantic conversations.
2
Appearance Β· Beauty
Common
Represents lipstick, makeup, or glamour. Used in contexts related to beauty, fashion, or appearance enhancement.
Often used in beauty-related content to signify makeup application or a glamorous look.
New lipstick shade just dropped π
Beauty influencer Instagram post
Feeling glam tonight π
Social media selfie caption
Associated with femininity and beauty standards, particularly the classic red lipstick aesthetic popular in Western culture.
Evolution Timeline
2010
Introduced in Unicode 6.0 as one of the early emotion and gesture emojis.
Growing demand for romantic expression in digital communication.
2015
Usage expanded beyond romantic contexts to beauty and fashion communities.
Rise of beauty influencers on Instagram and YouTube.
2018
Became associated with confidence and self-empowerment in women's digital communication.
Shift toward female empowerment messaging in social media.
Cultural Context
The kiss mark emoji reflects Western beauty standards, particularly the iconic red lipstick aesthetic popularized by Hollywood and fashion industries since the mid-20th century.
Younger users often employ it ironically or to signify confidence rather than just romance, while older users tend to use it more literally to represent affection.
Functions as a digital replacement for the 'x' kiss mark in text messages, which originated in British communication but has spread globally through digital platforms.
In some conservative cultures, this emoji may be considered too forward or inappropriate in casual conversation, particularly between genders or in professional settings.
Regional Variations
Australia
Often paired with slang terms like 'mwah' or 'darl' in casual communication.
United Kingdom
Often used as a digital replacement for the 'x' kiss sign-off that's common in British texting culture.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily used in romantic contexts or between close female friends. Less frequent in general communication.
Gen_Z: Often used ironically or as part of aesthetic posts. Common in beauty TikToks and as a confidence symbol rather than just romantic intent.
Older: Limited usage, typically only in romantic messages to partners or family members. Often replaced with text-based 'x' or 'kiss'.
Millennials: Used both romantically and between friends, especially on Instagram. Common in beauty content and as message sign-offs.
Common Combinations
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Romantic kiss or passionate affection, expressing deep love.
Universal symbol of romantic love, commonly used between partners in intimate contexts.
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Glamorous kiss or beauty-related content with a touch of sparkle.
Popular in beauty communities to signify makeup looks or glamorous appearances.
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Emphasis on lips or kissing, often with flirtatious intent.
Used in dating contexts or to highlight lip-focused beauty content.
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Hot or passionate kiss, suggesting intense attraction or desire.
Used to express sexual attraction or intense romantic feelings.
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Goodbye kiss or sending a kiss farewell.
Used as an affectionate way to say goodbye to loved ones.
Related Emojis
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Kissing face with heart - shows the action of blowing a kiss
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Often paired together to express romantic affection
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Lips - represents the physical feature that creates a kiss mark
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Lipstick - the cosmetic product that creates kiss marks
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Kissing face with closed eyes - another kissing expression