Your favourite emoji might not mean what you think it does. A forensic linguist explains how these seemingly innocent symbols could have legal and social implications.

In 2015, the Oxford English Dictionary announced that their Word of the Year was the emoji 'Face with Tears of Joy ... the applause with a wink symbol ;) and there's been much debate in recent ...

or what symbols it is paired with - but while these would be understood as a language, emoji combinations are largely subject to interpretation. What do you mean broccoli-broccoli-crying face?

When to skip: If you’re looking to express romantic love. The heart-on-fire emoji is a symbol of passion or lust. Emojipedia states that this heart also indicates “a sense of burning a past ...

But let’s face it getting every piece of hardware ... Dubbed the most popular emoji, this symbol became the Oxford Word of the Year in 2015! Its rise shows just how much humor outweighs words ...

A leafless, lifeless tree is among the most striking new emojis coming to our smartphones in the coming weeks, as part of the ...

And let's face it - whose online life wouldn't be enhanced by a tiny picture of a French Bulldog? Dogs Trust Emoji is available to download for free on Apple iOS and Google Android, scroll down ...