Lenny Face Generator - ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Text Emoticons & Kaomoji
Copy and paste Lenny faces ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°), text emoticons, and Japanese kaomoji for Discord, Twitter, and social media. Browse our huge collection of text faces organized by emotion—perfect for expressing yourself with ASCII art!
What Is a Lenny Face?
The Lenny Face ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) is a text emoticon made from special Unicode characters that creates a smirking, suggestive expression. Originally appearing on Finnish imageboards around 2012, it spread across the internet as a way to add playful or mischievous connotations to messages.
The classic Lenny Face uses:
- Degree symbols (°) for eyes
- Modifier letters for eyebrows
- Armenian letter (ʖ) for mouth
How to Use
- Browse categories - Find the emotion you want
- Click to copy - Select any face
- Paste anywhere - Use in chat, posts, bios
- Favorite your picks - Save commonly used faces
- Combine with text - Add to your messages
Categories
Classic Lenny Faces
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) The original
( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°) Winking
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡ -) One eye closed
( ͠° ͟ʖ ͡°) Suspicious
( ͡°( ͡° ͜ʖ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)ʖ ͡°) ͡°) Squad
Happy & Excited
(ʘ‿ʘ) Cute
(◕‿◕) Sweet
٩(◕‿◕)۶ Celebration
(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧ Magic
(☆▽☆) Starstruck
Sad & Crying
(╥﹏╥) Crying
(ಥ_ಥ) Tears
(´;︵;`) Sobbing
ಠ╭╮ಠ Disappointed
(︶︹︶) Sad frown
Angry & Disapproval
ಠ_ಠ Disapproval
(ᗒᗩᗕ) Upset
(╬ Ò﹏Ó) Furious
ლ(ಠ益ಠლ) Why!
(ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻ Table flip
Shrug & Confused
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Shrug
(・・ ) ? Confused
(・∧‐)ゞ Thinking
(；一_一) Unsure
( ´_ゝ`) Meh
Love & Affection
(♡‿♡) In love
( ˘ ³˘)♥ Blowing kiss
(づ￣ ³￣)づ Give love
♥‿♥ Heart eyes
(✿ ♥‿♥) Flower love
Actions & Fun
┬┴┬┴┤ ͜ʖ ͡°) ├┬┴┬┴ Peeking
( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Putting on glasses
(☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞ Pointing
ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ Walking happy
(∩^o^)⊃━☆ﾟ.*・。 Magic wand
Platform Compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Discord | ✅ | Full support |
| Twitter/X | ✅ | Full support |
| ✅ | Bio and comments | |
| ✅ | Posts and comments | |
| ✅ | Messages | |
| ✅ | Posts and comments | |
| Twitch Chat | ✅ | Full support |
| Slack | ✅ | Messages |
| SMS | ⚠️ | Depends on phone |
History of Text Emoticons
Western Emoticons (1982)
:-)and:-(started it all- Read sideways
Japanese Kaomoji (1986)
(^_^)read face-forward- More elaborate character usage
Lenny Face Era (2012)
- Originated on Ylilauta (Finnish imageboard)
- Spread through 4chan, then everywhere
Creating Custom Faces
Common Elements
| Part | Options |
|---|---|
| Eyes | ° ͡° ◕ ⊙ ᗒ ᗕ ಠ ͡~ ͡^ |
| Eyebrows | ͡ ︶ ︵ ͠ |
| Mouth | ᴗ ʖ ‿ ω ε ╭╮ |
| Arms | ╭∩╮ ᕕ ᕗ ノ 乂 |
| Accessories | ♥ ✧ ☆ ✿ |
When to Use Text Faces
| Situation | Suggested Face |
|---|---|
| Joking/Sarcasm | ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) |
| Showing love | (♡‿♡) |
| Disapproval | ಠ_ಠ |
| Don't care | ¯_(ツ)_/¯ |
| Excited | (☆▽☆) |
| Sad/Cry | (╥﹏╥) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these work on all devices?
Most modern devices support these Unicode characters. Very old phones or limited fonts may show boxes.
Why do some faces break when I paste them?
Some platforms strip certain Unicode characters. The face may also break if the font doesn't support all characters.
Can I use these in my username?
Many platforms allow Unicode in usernames. Test it on your specific platform—some have restrictions.
How do I type the Lenny Face from memory?
Most people copy-paste rather than memorize. The characters are from different Unicode blocks and aren't on standard keyboards.
Are these the same as emoji?
No! These are text characters (Unicode) assembled to look like faces. Emoji are actual picture characters. Text faces work in more contexts.
Why is it called "Lenny"?
The origin is unclear—it may be named after a user who popularized it, or the name may have evolved organically within the community.
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Click any face above to copy it instantly! ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Perfect for adding personality to your messages and social media.