This is what Snapchat emojis really mean

Just like words, emojis can have multiple definitions.

For example, while the 'women with bunny ears' emoji is usually shared amongst young women in a display of friendship, it was originally designed to be a dualistic representation of the Bunny Girl, a subservient Japanese sexual symbol associated with cosplay and anime. Some linguistics experts even predict that the language of the future could be a mix of Indo-European, Mandarin and emoji. Here in Britain, however, emojis are most commonly used in Snapchat messages, where many of them have taken on a completely new meaning of their own...

Perceived meaning: A smug, self satisfied smile; a smirk. 

Actual meaning: "I know something you don't."

Perceived meaning: "I love you!"; an expression of affection.

Actual meaning: Ironic expression of narcissism; "I'm awesome."

Perceived meaning: Admiration, respect. 

Actual meaning: Hypnotised; blindly in love.

: An expression of luxury - usually used on holiday.

: Being drunk or hungover. : "Thirsty" or "horny"; sexual frustration. : When a "like" simply isn't enough; ironic love. : A hot take, comment, opinion or lyric; nudes; leaked information. : Describing someone or something as "wet". :  :  :  :  :  : “F*ck you!” :  :  : Electricity; a spark or romantic connection. : Hungry; used to express a deep desire for something. : An illegal loan shark; "I can get you cash quick." : Wealthy; a pictographic translation of the word “baller”. : Used to signify someone who likes to get high off prescription medication, valium etc. : A pile of shit. There's no getting around this one.