Lenny Faces
The classic Lenny face ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) and 270 more text faces for every mood. Tap any face to copy it.
The most used text faces
| Face | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) | Lenny face | Mischief, a cheeky wink, “you know what I mean” |
| ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ | Shrug | “I don’t know” or “whatever” |
| (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ | Table flip | Frustration, rage quit |
| ┬─┬ノ( º _ ºノ) | Table put back | Calming down after a flip |
| ಠ_ಠ | Look of disapproval | Silent judgement |
| (ง •̀_•́)ง | Fighting stance | “Bring it on” |
| ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ | Bear | Cute, friendly |
Where the Lenny face came from
The Lenny face spread on internet forums in the early 2010s and quickly became shorthand for a sly or suggestive grin. Its trick is clever character choice: the eyes are degree signs under a combining mark, the nose is a Latin letter ʖ and the mouth is another combining arc. Because it is pure text, it works in chats, comments and game messages where images are not allowed.
How to use text faces
- Tap a face to copy it, then paste it into a message, comment or bio.
- Combining marks (the tiny accents over the eyes and mouth) attach to the character before them. If a face looks broken, paste it at the start of a line or after a space.
- Some games and apps strip combining marks. If that happens, try the simpler faces in the Happy or Cute moods.
Prefer Japanese-style faces like (◕‿◕✿)? See kaomoji. Want symbols for names? Open the symbols library.
Lenny face FAQ
How do I type the Lenny face?
It uses characters that are not on normal keyboards, so copying is the easiest way: tap ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) above and paste it.
What does ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) mean?
It’s a cheeky, knowing grin, often used after a joke with a double meaning or to tease a friend.
Why does the Lenny face look different on my phone?
Each device draws the characters with its own font, so the eyes and mouth may sit slightly differently, but the meaning stays the same.