So many emojis, so little time. Just like words, emojis can 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. Emojis are most commonly used in Snapchat messages, where many of them have taken on a completely new meaning of their own... The Emoji Dictionary - v. 1.0

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: Reversed smiley face; sadness. 

Actual meaning: A common symbol for trolling or regularly using sarcasm.

Perceived meaning: Laughing so hard I'm crying. 

Actual meaning: Laughing on the outside, crying on the inside.

Perceived meaning: Admiration, respect. 

Actual meaning: Hypnotised; blindly in love.  

Perceived meaning: An expression of luxury - usually used on holiday.

Actual meaning: Being drunk or hangover.

Perceived meaning: Fruit, sweetness.

Actual meaning: Sexually suggestive symbol for a 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.

Actual meaning: "Thirsty" or "horny"; sexual frustration.

Perceived meaning: Love, adoration.

Actual meaning: When a "like" simply isn't enough; ironic love.

Perceived meaning: Heat; hot weather.

Actual meaning: A hot take, comment, opinion or lyric; nudes; leaked information.

Perceived meaning: A teardrop; bad weather; an expression of sadness.

Actual meaning: Describing someone or something as "wet".

Perceived meaning: “That so funny/scary, I can't even look!”

Actual meaning: A signifier of embarrassment; an acknowledgement of something as cringeworthy, awkward or stupid. 

Perceived meaning: “I don’t want to hear that”

Actual meaning: An expression of intrigue; usually used to convey being engaged and attentive.

Perceived meaning: Shock horror; dismay; a lack of words.

Actual meaning: “Your secret is safe with me.” Perceived meaning: “F*ck you!” Actual meaning: A term of endearment, used ironically among friends to express a bad mood or resistance to authority. 

Perceived meaning: Appreciation, contentment; "Perfect!".

Actual meaning: Commonly used among conspiracy theorists and the #AltRight to infer being awake or “woke”; knowing the truth about something.  or  

Perceived meaning: "I've had great idea!"

Actual meaning: Electricity; a spark or romantic connection.

Perceived meaning: Chicken; food; a BBQ or cook-out.

Actual meaning: Hungry; used to express a deep desire for something.

Perceived meaning: A signifier of money and wealth.

Actual meaning: An illegal loan shark; "I can get you cash quick."

Perceived meaning: Enjoys playing football.

Actual meaning: Wealthy; a pictographic translation of the word “baller”.

Perceived meaning: A pictographic translation of the word “safe”. 

Actual meaning: Used by pirate radio stations and people on Periscope to signify listeners who are listening or “locked in”.

Perceived meaning: A gun-owner or firearms enthusiast.

Actual meaning: "Shots fired!" - said after making a witty comeback. 

Perceived meaning: Drugs; pills.

Actual meaning: Used to signify someone who likes to get high off prescription medication, valium etc.

Perceived meaning: A pile of shit.

Actual meaning: A pile of shit. There's no getting around this one. This article was originally posted on JOE.co.uk - we've hearty-eyes emoji for those boys.