- friend system usage
- Not part of the official Snapchat friend emoji set, but used in chats to signal deep, real feelings beyond casual friendship.
- streak use
- Occasionally added to streak messages with close friends to signal the friendship is genuinely meaningful.
- story meaning
- Appears in emotional or reflective story posts, health updates, or dedications to loved ones.
- snap context
- Used in direct snaps to signal vulnerability or a sincere moment โ a step up from the regular red heart.