The iOS 10.2 software update has been in beta for for-ev-er — but if we’re good, Santa might finally bring it in time for Christmas so we can start using all the sweet new emojis.
Here’s a solid plan on how to use some of our favorite new emojis so you can text (and party) like it’s 2017.
The black heart
What it is: Finally, a heart emoji that is as cold and dark as our own.
How to use it: When you really want to own the fact that you DGAF.
Example:
Friend: Marsha’s at home crying because you won’t come to every planned event for her birthday month. You’re such a bad friend.
You: (black heart)
The avocado
What it is: Our favorite food in the entire world, duh.
How to use it: When texting in your order for a take-out burrito.
Example:
Chipotle employee: Anything else in your burrito bowl?
You: (avocado)
Chipotle employee: That will be $2.00 extra, is that OK?
You: (avocado)
(OK, we know you can’t text your order into Chipotle yet, but you get the idea.)
The octogonal stop sign
What it is: A good old fashioned eight-sided stop sign.
How to use it: When someone is propositioning you via text, but you’d like to take a hard pass.
Example:
Your ex: I miss you so much, can we please give it another try? I promise I’ll never sleep with anyone else while we are together again.
You: (stop sign)
Your ex: In the name of love?
You: Nope.
The text combo to end all text combos
What it is: The new croissant, bacon, clinking glasses and person doing a cartwheel emojis.
How to use it: We won’t go into too many specifics on this one, because it’s obviously an after-brunch text that needs no explanation.
The fox face
What it is: A cute, furry little fox head.
How to use it: Whip it out when you meet a guy or girl who is a stone cold fox.
Example:
BFF: How was your date last night?
You: (fox face)
BFF: Nice.
Right & left facing fists
What it is: Two separate fist emojis, one facing right and one facing left.
How to use it: When you just can’t wait to fist-bump someone in person.
Example:
Your partner: I totally got a raise today and am taking you out this weekend, no expenses spared.
You: (right-facing fist, left-facing fist)
Selfie
What it is: An arm holding up an iPhone to take a selfie.
How to use it: When you know you look damn good.
Example:
BFF: I must say, you’ve been looking hot lately.
You: (selfie)
Fingers crossed
What it is: A hand with its index and middle fingers crossed.
How to use it: When you need a little good luck.
Example:
Friend: Did your parents find out you dropped out of school yet?
You: Nope.
Friend: Do you think they’ll make you get a job when they do?
You: Hope not (fingers crossed)
Shrug
What it is: A girl shrugging her shoulders.
How to use it: Throw it in whenever you’re avoiding answering someone’s question, but still want to seem innocent.
Example:
Your significant other: Who the hell ate all my ice cream and put the carton back in the fridge?
You: (shrug)
Face palm
What it is: A girl smacking her forehead in exasperation.
How to use it: When you just can’t with someone.
Example:
Co-worker: Hey, I couldn’t finish the rest of our joint project before my vacation, so your gonna have to take it from here. Thanks champ!
You: (face palm)
Lying face
What it is: A face with a Pinocchio-like nose.
How to use it: To call someone out when you know they are lying.
Example:
Your boss: Your raise will come through at the beginning of the new year. I promise this time.
You: (lying face)
Face with cowboy hat
What it is: A grinning face with a cowboy hat.
How to use it: When you are so down to do something.
Example:
BFF: Do you still want to go clubbing this weekend?
You: (face with cowboy hat)
BFF: What the heck does that mean?
You: Giddy-up.
Drooling face
What it is: An incoherent face with a bit of dribble coming out of the corner of its mouth.
How to use it: You can certainly use this one when you’re hungry, but it also works really well when you don’t want somebody to think you are ignoring their texts, but you just can’t get yourself together to answer.
Example:
Your hot date from last night: You were really drunk last night, dd you get home OK?
You: (drooling face)
Hot date from last night: Haha, OK. How are you feeling today?
You: (drooling face)
Glass of milk
What it is: A glass of milk
How to use it: Sure, it can be a signal for your partner to bring home milk as they pick up cookies from the store, but it can also be used when someone is not worth the effort of a fully worded out text, but you still want them to leave you alone.
Example:
Rival of your after-work softball team: We totally kicked your ass last night!
You: (glass of milk)
Rival of your after-work softball team: What in tarnation is that?
You: A warm glass of shut the hell up.
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