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Lets decode the mystery of Snapchat’s Emoji

- by Niki Selken - 1 Comment

Today we will decode the mystery of Snapchat’s Emoji Status!

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Snapchat,  the company that’s logo looks remarkably similar to the Ghost Emoji, uses these “friend emojis,” to help you keep track of your relationships . They are pre-set for every user, but also they are customizable. However, it’s not always easy to tell what the emoji mean.

Here is the Emoji Foundation guide to the meanings behind every Snapchat emoji.

The gold heart is for best friends.

The gold heart means you both are best friends.Apple/Business Insider

Snapchat says a gold heart next to someone’s name means you send the most snaps to this Snapchatter, and they send the most snaps to you, too.

The red heart Emoji means you have been each other’s No. 1 best friend for over two weeks.

A red heart means you have been each other's No. 1 best friend for at least two weeks.

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Pink hearts Emoji means you have been each other’s No. 1 best friend for over two months.

Pink hearts mean you have been each other's No. 1 best friend for at least two months.Apple/Business Insider

A grimace Emoji means you share a best friend.

A grimace means you share a best friend.Apple/Business Insider

Your best friend is also this Snapchatter’s best friend.

A smiley face Emoji means this person is one of your best friends.

A smiley face means this person is one of your best friends.Apple/Business Insider

This isn’t your No. 1 best friend, but this is a Snapchatter you send a lot of snaps to.

The sunglasses Emoji means you share a close friend with this person. Why the glasses?

The sunglasses emoji means you share a close friend.Apple/Business Insider

Smirking face Emoji means you’re their best friend, but they aren’t your best friend. Burn!

A smirking face means you're their best friend, but they aren't your best friend.Apple/Business Insider

The Flame Emoji means you’re on a Snapstreak.

If you see the flame emoji, you're on a Snapstreak.Apple/Business Insider

Snapstreaks are a score  that tracks how many consecutive days you’ve snapped back and forth with a friend on Snapchat.

The hourglass Emoji will appear to warn you that your Snapstreak will end soon. Keep Snapping- OR ELSE!

The hourglass emoji will appear to warn you that your Snapstreak is going to end soon.Apple/Business Insider

The cake Emoji means it’s your friend’s birthday.

The cake should be obvious — it's your friend's birthday.Apple/Business Insider

The birthday cake will appear next to your friend’s name on the date they entered as their birthday on Snapchat.

The baby Emoji used to appear when you had first become Snapchat friends with someone.

Bonus: The baby emoji used to appear when you had just become Snapchat friends with someone.Apple/Business Insider

Now the mystery of Snapchat Emoji is a mystery no more! #themoreyouknow

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