Better watch your back. What used to be the universal symbol of warmth and joy has taken a sinister turn — at least in the eyes of Gen Z. The classic smiley face emoji now means something ...

In the latest Google Messages beta, these full-screen effects will now automatically play for you (and your texting partner, if they're also on the beta) when you send them certain emoji in Google ...

Are you guilty of overusing the monkey covering its eyes emoji? Do you find it impossible to send a text without tacking on a laughing-crying face? Much like choosing between a full stop or an ...

Netflix’s Adolescence turns harmless emojis into sinister clues—red pills, dynamite, kidney beans, the '100' emoji and even coloured hearts, all carry dangerous meanings in teen circles. As the show ...

And if you spot your child sending a fruit emoji, it could indicate that they're talking about sex. So, do you know the meanings behind these 'sinister' emoji? Hover over each character to find ...

VOLCANO - this is another sexual emoji and can mean an orgasm, alongside symbols like the microphone mini pic. WATER PISTOL - using this symbol may look playful, but it’s actually referring to ...

One headline references supposedly “sinister emojis used by incel teenagers”. Such concerns reflect a long history of moral panic around youth language. But defining or banning emoji won’t ...

Netflix's show Adolescence showed just how unaware parents can be to the hidden meaning behind emoji. The success of the hit show prompted cops to hand parents a "periodic table of sinister emoji ...

Urupong/iStock It’s true that sometimes an emoji is just an emoji and kids of all ages like to use them, but it’s good to know which ones can be used to mean something “sinister” in case you happen to ...

In addition to drug dealing, police forces have also warned parents that emoji can hide a sinister code detailing potential sexual abuse. In January last year, the Australian Centre to Counter ...

MDMA is represented by the bill emoji, ketamine by a horse ... certain symbols also hold more sinister meanings. The gun and knife emojis reference weapons, while the smiley face with X’s ...