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Published 13:22 13 Apr 2016 BST
Updated 22:19 14 Apr 2016 BST
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.Perceived meaning: Fruit, sweetness.
Actual meaning: Sexually suggestive symbol for 'party'; taken from the Pacha logo.
Perceived meaning: Healthy eating; a symbol of veganism or vegetarianism.
Actual meaning: The male sex organ; "well hung".
Perceived meaning: Summer; tropical poolside vibes.
Perceived meaning: Love, adoration.
Perceived meaning: Heat; hot weather.
Perceived meaning: A teardrop; bad weather; an expression of sadness.
See no evil
Perceived meaning: “That so funny/scary, I can't even look!”
Perceived meaning: Appreciation, contentment; "Perfect!".
Perceived meaning: "I've had great idea!"
Perceived meaning: Chicken; food; a BBQ or cook-out.
Perceived meaning: A signifier of money and wealth.
Perceived meaning: Enjoys playing football.
Perceived meaning: A pictographic translation of the word “safe”.
Perceived meaning: A gun-owner; a firearms enthusiast.
Perceived meaning: Drugs; pills.
Perceived meaning: A pile of shit.