A Complete List of TikTok’s Secret Emojis + How to Unlock Them

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It’s no surprise that TikTok is taking the world by storm, known for its quirky trends and viral challenges. You may not realize it, but the same platform is buzzing with little-known tricks, too. People who have spent much time scrolling on the app might recognize a few emojis that aren’t easily accessible in the standard keyboard collection. Those are TikTok’s secret emojis.

What Are TikTok’s Secret Emojis?

If you’re trying to figure out how to get the secret emojis — they’re not anywhere on the platform. Forty-six secret TikTok emojis might be hiding under your nose. Half are shaped like dumplings with ridged heads, and the other half are brightly colored round facial emojis.

There’s a science as to why people love using emojis so much. The human brain processes images faster than text, at a speed of 13 milliseconds, making emojis helpful in communicating emotions at a glance. People are also driven by novelty, so the repertoire of new emojis will surely draw attention to the user.

While TikTok is a platform for the young and young at heart, emojis are at least 40 years old. They first appeared in Japan in 1984 and, even in its early stages, already included the famous poop emoji. It has evolved so much in recent years that there are 3,790 registered emojis in the Unicode Standard today. The new TikTok secret emojis add more interest to the growing body of emojis worldwide.

How do I Access the TikTok’s Special Emojis?

Using TikTok’s secret stash of emojis is super simple. Follow these steps, and you’re good to go:

1. Type the specific text code for the emoji and put it inside square brackets, such as [smile].
2. Once you press the space bar, the text will automatically transform into its corresponding emoji.

Since they need some inside information to access it, being in the know adds a little flair of personality to comments and posts.

TikTok’s Complete List of Secret Emojis

Here’s the complete set of 46 hidden TikTok emojis to get you started with the secret emoji frenzy.

Round Face Emojis

These emojis may look like your usual emojis, but TikTok’s secret set is more expressive in a broader range of colors and emotions.

1. [smile]

The TikTok emoji comes in a pink smiley face with a thin line for a smile that signifies contentment. It’s simple and timeless, not too happy — just vibing. Use this emoji in a comment to show happiness or appreciation. You can also use it to imply sarcasm, irony or overall goofiness.

2. [happy]

The happy TikTok emoji screams happiness and excitement. Its peach-colored round face has squinted eyes, pink cheeks and a big open mouth. Use this to show extreme excitement or to spread happiness and positivity. Commenting this on a video means showing genuine enjoyment.

3. [laughtwithtears]

This crowd favorite needs no explanation. It’s the most used emoji and accounts for over 5% of all emoji use. When you see something way too funny to put into words, use the laugh with tears emoji. TikTok’s secret version shows a peach laughing face with two tears in each eye. Use this for your next LOL moment.

4. [funnyface]

Showcase your playful and silly side with the funny face emoji. The peach face has a wink and a giant red tongue sticking out. Use it in your content when you’re joking around or feeling funky fun.

5. [yummy]

ver ask if there’s a single emoji to encapsulate your feelings when watching tasty recipe videos on your feed? Enter the yummy emoji. It’s a pink-faced emoji with squinted eyes and a tongue out, licking the lips out of satisfaction, plus an approving thumbs-up on the left side. You can use this hidden TikTok emoji to say you’re enjoying someone’s content or that something’s 

making you hungry.

6. [drool]

Some things on your For You Page make you open your mouth and drool. This peach-faced emoji has two red hearts for eyes and a big smile that hints at a bit of drool falling from the lips. Use this emoji to express attraction or admiration on a piece of content. Or if something’s so mouthwatering you can’t help but drool, this one’s also good to use.

7. [lovely]

Need a kiss? This hidden TikTok emoji is one of the most adorable yet — a pink face giving a big kiss! With scrunched eyes and red, flustered cheeks, it’s the perfect emoji for sending special kisses. Use it to express appreciation or love for a cute video or a kind comment.

8. [flushed]

With flushed pink cheeks and a gaze that can’t look directly, the flushed emoji is perfect for nerve-wracking situations like talking to a crush. This TikTok emoji perfectly represents feelings you just can’t put into words. The yellow-faced emoji can also show you’re nervous or shy but in a cute way.

9. [wronged]

Feeling shy or embarrassed but in a cute way? The wronged emoji shows a yellow face with sad eyes, nervously fidgeting with its two pointer fingers. It looks like it’s hoping you will notice it or pleading with you to say sorry.

10. [thinking]

Contemplating something? Or perhaps you’re confused about what to feel? Use the thinking emoji to show your friends you’re lost in your thoughts and are unsure about things. This secret emoji is shown with a yellow face and one hand holding the chin in contemplation.

11. [angry]

Vibrant red with anger, this secret emoji makes it known that it’s mad. The furrowed brow, focused eyes and down-turned mouth say just that. The stress mark on the upper right also adds drama. Use this emoji to express extreme displeasure, disapproval or frustration. Careful!  The emoji is definitely on its last nerve.

12. [sulk]

Are you mad about something? Show it with the adorable sulk emoji. Another variation of anger, the sulk emoji, is shown as a bright red face with a scrunched-up expression. Two annoyed half-moon eyes are paired with a big frown. Use this emoji to express playful grumpiness, disappointment or downright displeasure.

13. [shout]

The shout Tiktok emoji is purple because it’s overwhelmed — it cannot help but shout it all out. With angry half-moon eyes, an open mouth and baring sharp fangs, the emoji screams scary, but it’s just misunderstood. All it needs is a venting session to express all of its frustrations. Use this for videos you have strong, negative emotions about or to show plain old frustration. Some people use it to express their evil intentions, so take caution.

14. [wicked]

When feeling like you’re up to no good, the wicked emoji represents that mischievous sense. This TikTok secret emoji is purple with sharp horns and a naughty smile showing just one sharp fang. 

15. [weep]

The secret weeping emoji is the perfect way to show vulnerability. Its little blue face is adorned with sad eyes and a falling tear. Use it to show true sadness, if something upsets you or to express sympathy and grief. 

16. [cry]

This blue-faced emoji is feeling bluer than blue. Wide tears stream down its cheeks and its mouth is open as if it’s having a good wail. The secret crying emoji can be used to show how sad you are. Or, ironically, use it to show extreme joy — like being touched to your core by a cute cat video or a hilarious skit.

17. [embarrassed]

The embarrassed TikTok emoji is perfect for embarrassing situations where you can’t help but cringe. The teal-colored face shows a flustered face turned to the side, unable to face the viewer and with a large, white sweat drop on its right brow. Use it to react to cringe-worthy videos, for second-hand embarrassment or for self-deprecating humor.

18. [surprised]

Have you ever seen something that completely blows your mind? The surprised TikTok emoji is perfect for showing that. The peach-colored face features two bulging, wide eyes and its mouth is open to show complete astonishment — almost saying or wow. Use it to comment on videos that shock, surprise or amaze you.

19. [scream]

This horrified round face is so appalled that it turned blue. The scream TikTok emoji has wide white eyes, an open mouth and hands holding the sides of its face. This secret emoji can be used to show a reaction toward scary videos or to tell someone you’re shocked by what they’re saying. 

20. [complacent]

This little blue dude’s name should be replaced with cool, as he exudes confidence and cool vibes instead of mere complacency. He’s looking very chill with a smug smile hidden behind his round black sunglasses. Use this TikTok emoji for something that you think is effortlessly cool. He’s seriously nonchalant, and you’d want to be him.

21. [facewithrollingeyes]

Ever want to disapprove of something with just your eyes? The rolling eyes emoji expresses how much you can’t deal with whatever it is. The peach face is adorned with unimpressed eyes rolled upward. This can be used to react to something frustrating, like a true picture of annoyance. The tightly curled lips are also the perfect way to show sarcasm.

22. [speechless]

The speechless emoji has your back if you’re at a loss for words. The teal-colored face looks sideways, with an annoyed expression and a sweat drop on its left temple. Use it to express annoyance, disbelief or even frustration. 

23. [greedy]

With dollar signs for eyes, this secret TikTok emoji is about money. It’s perfect if you’re always looking for a quick buck or great deals from the TikTok shop. While it has a negative connotation, it doesn’t have to be negative. Use it when you’re excited about potential gains.

Dumpling Emojis

Beyond the colorful round emojis, TikTok has a secret set of unique dumpling-shaped emojis that are equally fun to use.

24. [smileface]

This secret TikTok emoji is a spin on the classic smiley, except in a dumpling shape. It’s usually used to show joy, however, the wide-eyed emoji looks a little suspicious and is often used to point out when someone is being shady. 

25. [joyful]

The joyful emoji shows genuine happiness and confidence. It’s shown as a dumpling with giddy eyes, rosy cheeks and a bright smile. It is used when one is feeling super happy.

26. [hehe]

This giggling emoji is in for a sneaky treat. The dumpling is shown with a mischievous sideways smile and can be used to express that something is amusing.

27. [excited]

Remember XD? This is TikTok’s hidden version. This dumpling emoji is shown with squinty eyes and an open laughing mouth showing teeth. Use it when you’re either excited about something or think something is hilarious. It’s one excited dumpling.

28. [laugh]

This emoji is the dumpling version of laughing with tears. Show your amusement by laughing so hard you can’t help but close your eyes because tears stream down your face. Use for funny videos that leave you laughing out loud.

29. [cute]

Puppy dog eyes look cute on everyone, especially on this dumpling. This TikTok emoji sports big, adorable eyes and an adorably pursed mouth that’s the perfect reaction to viral animal videos. Use it as a compliment to something heartwarming or to express that you’re feeling cute.

30. [blink]

This secret emoji is more like a flirty wink than a blink. It shows a dumpling with a winking face and a heart at the right temple. Use this when you’re being cheeky or playful.

31. [loveface]

Bring flirtiness to another level with the love face emoji. This dumpling, with giant hearts for eyes, simply expresses being head-over-heels in love.

32. [wow]

The surprised dumpling face, with wide eyes and an agape mouth, shows a reaction to something unexpected or amazing. It can be used as a comment in videos that leave your mouth on the floor.

33. [awkward]

This secret TikTok awkward emoji sums up the best reactions to situations that are difficult to deal with. Maybe you don’t know what to do or say — allow the dumpling to do the talking. It has a neutral expression save for a sweat drop on its forehead. Use it to signal that you’re feeling nervous or uncomfortable.

34. [slap]

Ouch! This one’s a painful dumpling to look at. This secret TikTok emoji shows a poor dumpling with a burning slap mark on the right cheek and X’s for eyes. It can be used to react when someone says something mean, harsh or insulting.

35. [tears]

This heavily crying emoji shows a dumpling with two long tears from its sad eyes. It’s crying so much it looks decongested, and its small mouth expresses true sadness. Use this when you’re so sad you can’t help but cry.

36. [stun]

Another unique emoji on TikTok’s secret stash is the stunned dumpling emoji. It features a gray face, scared eyes, a down-turned open mouth and an oversized sweat drop on its right temple. Use this emoji to express surprise, shock or being completely dumbfounded.

37. [disdain]

This grumpy dumpling is the perfect picture of disdain. If you’re annoyed about something or saw a post that you can’t help but roll your eyes at, this emoji is the perfect way to express it. It’s an angry dumpling with bags under its eyes. Use it for when you feel overworked, annoyed or simply fed up.

38. [astonish]

Another gray-faced emoji, the astonished dumpling, shows a furrowed brow implying anger and a wide open mouth surprised at the audacity. Use it when you can’t believe what you’re seeing or when someone makes your blood boil over.

39. [shock]

This dumpling is blue with a terrible shock that makes it sweat. Use it for extremely surprising situations, when in disbelief or utter amazement, if not horrified. 

40. [rage]

TikTok has a wide range of angry expressions, and of course, it has a dumpling version, too. This red dumpling is about to explode with anger, as supported by its furrowed brows and yellow eyes, paired with a wide disapproving frown. Use it for videos that are so infuriating that they make your face red.

41. [evil]

The evil dumpling face is shown in purple with a malevolent stare and little fangs. While it doesn’t have devil horns, the expression is just about enough to let you know it’s an evil emoji.

42. [angel]

A complete opposite of the evil emoji, the angel emoji is perfect for feeling innocent and sweet. This little white dumpling has a halo on top, and its sweet smile is reminiscent of a true angel. Use it to show you mean well or are appreciative of things.

43. [cool]

This mischievous emoji looks more like an evil cool. The dumpling is wearing all-black sunglasses and smiling like a menace. Its eyebrows seem to communicate a sarcastic comment with a huffed and puffed tone, so it’s the perfect emoji for sassy comebacks.

44. [proud]

TikTok has two similar emojis that convey pride. One is the smug, proud emoji for those who know it all. It’s the perfect emoji to prove everyone is wrong, and you know you were right all along. It features a smirking dumpling who seems to look down on others.

45. [pride]

Another prideful emoji is the secret TikTok pride emoji. It has a kissy face with one eyebrow raised to show its nonchalance. This one is more of a downplay of his wins. He comes across as not caring but still showing pride in his accomplishments. Use this one if you want a pat on the back for a job well done. 

46. [nap]

The nap emoji is certainly among TikTok’s silliest ones. It shows a dumpling face with closed sleeping eyes and a snot bubble from its nose. You can use this one to show you’re sleepy, bored, uninterested or not in the mood.

Make the Most Out of Tiktok’s Secret Emojis

TikTok is a saturated social media platform. Fortunately, hidden emojis are a fun way to draw attention to your comments and captions. Start experimenting with emojis and engaging with emoji-focused trends. These emojis are sure to make your TikTok experience even more creative.