Due to the closed eyes which resemble more intimate kissing scenarios, this emoji works well for showing affection in a romantic or platonic scenario. More often than not, other words are not needed to accompany the face - the emoji alone should get the message across. Another popular use for this emoji is to pair it with a musical note for a more innocent, “it wasn’t me” type of expression. Let’s say you have a roommate; this roommate is particularly fond of custard creams. But you just happen to eat the last one from his personal packet. He comes home, distraught that his beloved biscuit has been consumed. If he accuses you (and you don’t mind basically confirming your guilt) you can respond: Nope not me 😙 🎵

The emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and later added to Emoji Version 1.0 with popular emojis like CWL face.