[cute]
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Description
The [cute] emoji on TikTok is a custom emoticon that appears as a dumpling face with adorable eyes when you type [cute] in square brackets. It conveys cuteness, adorableness, or a sense of charm. It's one of TikTok's 46 secret emojis that only display within the TikTok app.
How to use
Type [cute] in any TikTok comment, caption, video description, or DM. It automatically converts to the emoji when posted.
example: That puppy video is so adorable [cute]
Meaning and usage
- express cuteness: "
[cute]This is too adorable!" to highlight charming moments - playful affection: "
[cute]You're the cutest!" in complimentary comments - reaction to adorables: "
[cute]Baby animals forever!" for heartwarming content - self-expression: "
[cute]Feeling cute might delete later" - celebrate charm: "
[cute]Kawaii vibes only"
Comparison to Unicode emojis
TikTok's [cute] differs from standard Unicode emojis like 🥺
(pleading face) or 😊 (smiling face with smiling eyes). The TikTok version features a
more cartoonish, dumpling-style design with round shape, adorable eyes, and
soft features for emphasis. While Unicode emojis work across all platforms,
[cute] is exclusive to TikTok and only displays within the
app — outside TikTok, it shows as plain text.
Popular trends
The [cute] emoji appears in adorable animal compilations, baby videos,
kawaii aesthetics, and feel-good content. Search "[cute]" on TikTok to see it in
charm challenges and heartwarming recaps.
Creator tip
Pair [cute] with whimsical sounds for adorable content. Use it
in thumbnails to attract views or in duets responding to cute moments.
Combine with other secret emojis like
[happy]
for engaging storytelling without overusing it.
Other TikTok emojis
Looking for more TikTok emojis? Check out the full list of TikTok emojis. Here are some popular ones:
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[drool]DroolA pink face with heart eyes and drool, suggesting desire or admiration.
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[embarrassed]EmbarrassedA face with a blush and a sheepish smile, indicating embarrassment or shyness.
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[evil]EvilA vampire-like face with fangs and cat-like eyes, representing malevolence or wickedness.
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[excited]ExcitedA face with a wide smile and tightly closed eyes, expressing enthusiasm or eagerness.
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[facewithrollingeyes]Face with rolling eyesA face with eyes looking upwards, indicating annoyance or disbelief.
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[flushed]FlushedA yellow face with blushing cheeks, suggesting embarrassment or shyness.
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[funnyface]Funny faceA pink face winking with its tongue sticking out, conveying humor or playfulness.
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[greedy]GreedyA face with dollar signs for eyes and a wide grin, indicating a desire for wealth or material possessions.
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[happy]HappyA face with a big smile and closed eyes, expressing joy or contentment.