TikTok is one of the most explosive social media apps on the market. And by now you probably think you know everything there is to know about it. But hold onto your smartphone, because this TikTok tip will blow your mind: TikTok has secret emojis!
That’s right, there are 46 hidden images built into the app that are hidden in plain sight.
These emojis can be accessed by anyone who knows the right tricks (and luckily we picked up one or two of them). In this article, we will show you how to unlock secret TikTok emoji and make your audience happy.
How to Use Secret TikTok Emoticons
Wondering how to get secret emoji on TikTok? You will need to use a special emoji shortcode in order to use one of the 46 secret TikTok emojis. We will list them below.
Here’s how to use secret TikTok emoji:
- Choose an emoticon from the list below
- Copy the emoji shortcode
- Paste the shortcode in your TikTok title or comment.
- Watch it transform into a secret TikTok emoji!
If you have a favorite emoji, just memorize the shortcode and you can use it on TikTok anytime. Just enter the code between square brackets. Like this:
[Here is shortcode of secret TikTok emojis]
A Complete List of TikTok Emoji Secret Codes and Their Meanings
Secret TikTok emojis are a great way to add some personality to your posts. And because they’re hidden from the main keyboard, they’re perfect for adding flair to your comments and captions.
Here are all 46 secret TikTok emojis. Continue reading TikTok emoji codes and the meaning of each emoji below.
1. [smile]
The “Smile”emoji on TikTok shows a small round pink smiling face. It can be used to show happiness, love, or appreciation. Use this secret emoji in a comment to show how much you like someone’s video.
Shortcode: [smile]
Description: Small, round, pink smiling face.
Use: To show happiness, love or appreciation.
2. [happy]
The happy TikTok emoji is similar to the smiling emoji, but with a larger and more open mouth. He is shown as a peach colored face with narrowed eyes and a large open mouth. Use this secret emoji to show intense excitement, like when you’re actually enjoying a TikTok video.
Shortcode: [lucky]
Description: A peach-colored face with narrowed eyes and a large open mouth.
Usage: To show extreme excitement or pleasure
3. [angry]
Don’t like what you see? Use the angry TikTok emoji to express your displeasure. The angry emoji is shown as a red face with a furrowed brow and a stress mark on the top right side.
Shortcode: [angry]
Description: Red face with furrowed brows and X-shaped eyes.
Usage: To express dissatisfaction or anger.
4. [crying]
We all have hard days. If you’re sad, use the secret crying TikTok emoji to show that you’re sad, upset, or just want to have a good cry. The crying emoji is shown as a blue face with tears flowing. You can also use this emoji to show extreme joy, such as when you see a video of a cute cat or a jumping puppy.
Shortcode: [shout]
Description: Blue face with tears running down both cheeks.
Usage: To express sadness or sadness.
5. [embarrassed]
The embarrassed secret TikTok emoji is perfect for those awkward or cringing moments. He is depicted as a turquoise face with a worried expression and a bead of sweat on his right forehead. You can use it when you feel flustered, restless, or just plain embarrassed.
Shortcode: [embarrassed]
Description: A turquoise face with a worried look.
Use: To express feelings of excitement, worry, or embarrassment.
6. [surprised]
Have you ever seen something that makes your jaw drop? That’s what surprised emojis are for. It’s a peach face with wide eyes and an open mouth, as if struck by something. You can use it when you are genuinely surprised, shocked or amazed.
Shortcode: [surprised]
Description: Peach face with wide eyes and open mouth.
Usage: To express surprise or shock.
7. [offended]
If you are embarrassed, ashamed, or embarrassed, use an offended emoji to send a message. It is a yellow face with sad eyes and two fingers pointing at each other, as if the emoji is nervously fingering.
Shortcode: [offensive]
Description: Yellow face with sad eyes and two fingers pointing at each other.
Usage: To express shyness, shame or embarrassment.
8. [shout]
The scream emoji is perfect for when you just need to let it all out. He is shown as a purple face with an open mouth and sharp fangs. Use this secret TikTok emoji to show you’re upset or just need to speak up.
Shortcode: [shout]
Description: Purple face with open mouth and fangs.
Usage: To express disappointment, anger or evil intentions.
9. [blushed]
Talking to someone you like can be nerve-wracking, so use a blushing emoji to show how you feel. It is a yellow face with lovely eyes and ruddy cheeks. This hidden TikTok emoji is perfect for when you just can’t even do it.
Shortcode: [blushed]
Description: Yellow face with flushed cheeks.
Usage: To express excitement, embarrassment, or excitement.
10. [yummy]
For all those yummy cooking montages, use yummy emojis. It is a pink face with a protruding tongue and squinted eyes with a thumbs up. This hidden TikTok emoji is perfect for showing that you like some content or that you are hungry.
Shortcode: [yummy]
Description: Pink face with tongue sticking out and thumbs up.
Usage: To express hunger, love of food, or approval of content.
11. [smug]
The name of this secret TikTok emoji is a little misleading because we get more of the tough guy emotions than the contentment. It is a blue face with dark glasses and a slight smile that looks very cold. Use this secret TikTok emoji for something cool, light, or cool.
Shortcode: [smug]
Description: A blue face with dark glasses and a slight smile.
Usage: To express contentment, relaxation or coolness.
12. [drool]
Let your crush know what you think of her using this secret TikTok emoji. It is a pink face with large heart-shaped eyes and a drop of saliva from its mouth. Use this emoji to show you like the content or to comment on a cute photo or video.
Shortcode: [slobbery]
Description: Pink face that drools.
Usage: To express attraction or admiration for someone or something
13. [shout]
For all those horror movie lovers, this is for you. The scream emoticon is a blue face with wide eyes and an open mouth holding onto the sides of the face. Use this secret emoji to show your reaction to a scary video or tell someone they shocked you.
Shortcode: [shout]
Description: A blue face screaming in fear.
Usage: To express fear, horror or surprise.
14. [cry]
A crying emoji is perfect when you need to show real sadness. It is a light blue face with sad eyes and a tear falling on his face. Use this secret TikTok emoji to show you are upset about something or that you are missing something.
Shortcode: [cry]
Description: A blue face cries tears of sadness.
Usage: To express sadness, sympathy, or grief.
15. [silent]
The silent emoji is perfect for when you’re at a loss for words. It is a turquoise face, looking away, with a bead of sweat on the left temple. Use this secret TikTok emoji to show that you are annoyed, frustrated, or at a loss for words.
Shortcode: [silent]
Description: A turquoise face with a drop of sweat on the left temple.
Usage: To express disappointment, annoyance, or distrust.
16. [funny face]
Time to be completely stupid. TikTok’s secret funny face emoji is a pink face winking with its tongue hanging out. This is perfect when you are joking or just having fun.
Shortcode: [funnyface]
Description: Pink face winking with tongue hanging out.
Use: To express stupidity or make a joke.
17. [laughs with tears]
See something too funny? Use the laughter and tears emoji for your next LOL moment. This secret TikTok emoji is shown as a pink laughing face with tears in its eyes.
Shortcode: [laughing tearfully]
Description: A pink, laughing face with tears in its eyes.
Usage: when something is really funny
18. [evil]
Feeling mischievous? The angry emoji is perfect for when you’re not doing well. This secret TikTok emoji is a purple face with a mischievous smirk and horns.
Shortcode: [evil]
Description: A purple face with a mischievous grin and horns.
Usage: when you feel naughty or no good
19. [face with rolled eyes]
The rolled-eyed emoji is perfect for when you just can’t handle it. This hidden TikTok emoji is shown as a pink face with eyes rolled up looking irritated or annoyed. Use this emoji to let your friends know that you are not impressed.
Shortcode: [facewithrollingeyes]
Description: The pink face rolls its eyes up.
Usage: when you are not impressed or think something is funny
20. [pout]
Crazy about it? Let your friends know about it with a scowl emoticon. This secret TikTok emoji is shown as a red face with a furrowed brow and a big frown. Use this hidden TikTok emoji to express your displeasure.
Shortcode: [pout]
Description: Red face with a frown.
Use: To show anger or displeasure
21. [thinks]
Embarrassed? Concerned? Contemplative? Use the thinking emoji to show your friends that you are thoughtful or in doubt. This secret TikTok emoji is shown as a yellow face with one hand resting on its chin.
Shortcode: [think]
Description: Yellow face with one hand on the chin.
Usage: When you are thinking or confused about something
22. [fine]
Give us a kiss! This secret TikTok emoji features a pink kissing face. It’s perfect for sending a special kiss. Use it when you want to show love or appreciation.
Shortcode: [great]
Description: Pink face kissing passionately
Usage: Show love or appreciation.
23. [greedy]
It’s all about the money. The greedy emoji is perfect for those who are always looking for quick money. This secret TikTok emoji is shown as a peach colored face with dollar signs in the eyes and a big smile.
Shortcode: [greedy]
Description: Green face with dollar signs in the eyes.
Usage: When you feel greedy or materialistic
24. [wow]
Wow is the first on the list of secret TikTok dumpling emojis. He is shown as a dumpling with a surprised face. Use this emoji to show your reaction to something unexpected or surprising.
Shortcode: [wow]
Description: Dumplings with a surprised face
Usage: When you are surprised or amazed by something
25. [joyful]
When you feel like you can conquer the world, use the joyful secret TikTok emoji. This emoji is shown as a dumpling with a big smile and happy eyes.
Shortcode: [joyful]
Description: Dumplings with a big smile
Usage: When you feel very happy
26. [hehe]
Hehe, TikTok’s secret emoji is great for a sneaky giggle. This is a dumpling with a small smile and slanting eyes. Use this emoji to show a mischievous laugh or when something is funny.
Shortcode: [hehe]
Description: Dumplings with a small smile
Usage: When you find something funny
27. [slap]
Oh it’s on fire. The secret TikTok emoji features a dumpling with crosses for eyes and an open palm print on its face. Use this emoji when someone says something harsh or offensive.
Shortcode: [slap]
Description: Dumplings just slapped
Usage: When someone says something rude or offensive.
28. [tears]
Let it all! The Tears emoji shows a dumpling with two long streams of tears falling from its eyes. Use this emoji when you are sad or crying. Or if you feel tears of joy!
Shortcode: [tears]
Description: A face with tears streaming from its eyes.
Use: When you feel sad, emotional, or joyful.
29. [stun]
What it is! The stun emoji is a boiled face with frightened eyes, an open mouth, and a drop of sweat on the right temple. Use this emoji when you are surprised, shocked or simply stunned.
Shortcode: [stun]
Description: A face with frightened eyes and an open mouth
Usage: When you are surprised or shocked.
30. [cute]
Do you feel cute? The cute secret TikTok emoji is a dumpling face with big adorable eyes. This is the perfect reaction to a cute animal video or when someone leaves a kind comment.
Shortcode: [cute]
Description: Dumpling face with charming eyes
Usage: When you feel cute or see something that is too charming for words.
31. [blink]
This secret TikTok emoji looks more like a wink than an actual blink, but we’ll let it go. Use this dumpling emoji when you want to flirt or see something too good to be true.
Shortcode: [blinking]
Description: Winking face with heart
Use: When you’re being cheeky or when you see something funny.
32. [contempt]
Annoyed, annoyed, or just because of it? Disdain dumpling emoticon for you. Use this secret TikTok emoji when you see something that makes you roll your eyes so hard they might pop out of your head.
Shortcode: [contempt]
Description: Angry face with bags under the eyes
Use: When you are irritated, overworked or just tired
33. [surprised]
When contempt just doesn’t help, use an awesome emoji. This emoji shows a gray face with an open mouth and furrowed brows. This dumpling is angry! Use it when you can’t believe what you see or when someone really annoys you.
Shortcode: [amazing]
Description: Angry face with open mouth
Usage: when you really want to scream out loud
34. [rage]
Next on the list of angry TikTok secret emoji is rage. This dumpling emoji is just simmering – it looks like a red face that is about to explode with anger. Use it when something is so surprising or infuriating that it makes you blush.
Shortcode: [rage]
Description: Red face, steam coming out of ears.
Usage: When you can’t even deal
35. [cool]
This next emoji is called cool, but we think it’s more sinister. He looks like a dumpling in sunglasses with slightly threatening lowered eyebrows. We think it’s perfect for that cheeky comment you’ve been wanting to make for so long.
Shortcode: [cool]
Description: Dumpling’s face with dark glasses.
Usage: when you want to be cheeky
36. [excitedly]
This secret TikTok emoji is a literal representation of XD. Use this dumpling emoji when you are excited about something or think something is really funny.
Shortcode: [excited]
Description: The smiling face laughs out loud.
Usage: when something is really funny
37. [proud]
This smug dumpling is for all the know-it-alls. The proud emoji is perfect to use when you just have to let everyone know you were right and they were wrong.
Shortcode: [proud]
Description: Dumpling’s face looks down and smirks.
Usage: When you want to show how smart you are
38. [smile]
The smiling face is a secret TikTok emoji that looks a bit suspicious. This wide open dumpling face can be used to playfully indicate when someone is acting a little suspicious.
Shortcode: [smile]
Description: Dumpling’s face with wide eyes and a small smile.
Use: When you want to call someone suspicious.
39. [evil]
If you’re a grumpy little goblin, Evil Dumpling is for you. This purple secret TikTok emoji has small fangs and chubby cheeks. Honestly, you kind of want to pinch them.
Shortcode: [evil]
Description: A purple dumpling face with fangs and a mischievous grin.
Use: When you feel angry or grumpy.
40. [angel]
The angel emoji is perfect for those moments when you feel pure, sweet and innocent. It’s a little white face with a halo and a sweet smile so everyone will know you mean the best.
Shortcode: [angel]
Description: A small white dumpling face with wings and a halo.
Use: To show your angelic side or when you feel kind.
41. [laughs]
Never be afraid to laugh out loud! Laughing emoji is a hidden TikTok emoji that you can use to show your joy and fun. This white dumpling face is laughing so hard, his eyes are closed and tears are streaming down his cheeks.
Shortcode: [laughs]
Description: Emoji with closed eyes and tears streaming down the cheeks
Usage: When something is very, very funny.
42. [pride]
If you want to pat yourself on the back, use the pride emoji! This dumpling emoji has a mouth kiss and a raised eyebrow to show his indifference. It will definitely get your point across.
Shortcode: [pride]
Description: Dumpling face with kissing mouth and raised eyebrow.
Use: When you feel complacent or complacent.
43. [dream]
Definitely one of the silliest TikTok secret emoji, the snooze emoji shows a boiled face with closed eyes and snot dripping from its nose. Use this to show that you are sleepy or just not in the mood.
Shortcode: [sleep]
Description: Snotty face with closed eyes
Usage: When you feel sleepy or lack of interest
44. [love face]
Similar to the [slobbering] emoticon, except for the dumpling face. This secret TikTok emoji features a dumpling with giant hearts for eyes. Use it to show that you are head over heels in love.
Shortcode: [loveface]
Description: Dumpling face with hearts for eyes
Usage: When you are in love
45. [awkward]
The awkward emoji is perfect for when you just don’t know what to say. It depicts a boiled face with upturned eyes and a drop of sweat on the forehead. Use it when you are nervous or feel uncomfortable.
Shortcode: [inconvenient]
Description: Sweaty face with upturned eyes.
Use: When you feel uncomfortable or nervous.
46. [shock]
When something comes as a complete surprise, use the shock emoji. It features a blue face with angry eyes and an open mouth. Use it when you are surprised, shocked or surprised.
Shortcode: [shock]
Description: Face with wide eyes and open mouth.
Use: When you feel shock or surprise.
Need more help in the vast world of emoji? Check out our full guide to emoji meanings to make sure you don’t overuse this eggplant. And when you’re ready to make a splash on TikTok, find out how Hootsuite grew TikTok followers to 11.8K in 10 months.