On Snapchat, a “smile” usually means a friend is one of your frequent contacts. It shows up next to someone’s name in your Friends list, and it means you send snaps to that person often.
People use this as a quick way to see who they talk to the most on Snapchat. It is not something you type or send in a chat — it is just an icon Snapchat uses to show your close or active Snapchat friends.
Meaning & Usage
The smile icon means you and that friend interact a lot on Snapchat. It can help you understand which friends you snap with most often, without needing to check your chat history.
Examples
If you see a smile next to a friend’s name, it usually means you have been snapping them regularly. For example, if you send snaps to the same person every day, Snapchat may add the smile icon next to their name.
Does the smile mean best friend?
Not exactly. It usually means the person is a frequent friend, but it does not always mean they are your top best friend.
Can the smile icon change?
Yes. It can change depending on how often you interact with someone on Snapchat.
Is the smile icon private?
Yes. It is mainly for you to see in your own Friends list, so it helps you track your Snapchat activity.
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