Is the smiley face passive aggressive? We asked Gen-Z and Millennials what the emoji means to them

Younger people tend to use the emoji to convey sarcasm or irony

A Beginner's Guide To Using Emojis Properly (According to Gen Z), by Haylee Griffith, Haylee's Comment

Why You Should Stop Using Thumbs-up Emoji in Chats Right Away - News18

Gen Z has hidden meanings for emojis beyond 'rude' thumbs-up

I'm too uncool to know which thumbs-up emoji is uncool so someone help me. – The Bloggess

The Hidden Meaning Behind Emojis

Thumbs-Up Emoji: Gen Z advises millennials to avoid 'thumbs-up' emoji while at work, here's why - The Economic Times

The generational divide of emoji

If you're over 30, it's safer not to use emoji

Gen Z vs. Millennial – Who Will Win the Battle of the Internet? –