What Does S Mean on Snapchat?

Complete guide to understanding Snapchat emoji meanings and friend relationship statuses

Quick Answer

The S emoji on Snapchat typically means "Super BFF" or "Super Best Friend". It indicates that you and another user are each other's #1 best friend on Snapchat, meaning you send the most snaps to each other compared to all other friends.

Important Note:

The S emoji is part of Snapchat's friend emoji system that shows relationship statuses based on your snap-sending patterns with different friends.

Understanding Snapchat Friend Emojis

Snapchat uses a system of emojis to indicate different types of relationships and interaction levels with your friends. These emojis appear next to friends' names in your friends list and chat screen.

Complete Snapchat Emoji Guide

💛 Yellow Heart

You are each other's #1 best friend (mutual best friends)

❤️ Red Heart

You've been each other's #1 best friend for 2+ weeks

💕 Pink Hearts

You've been each other's #1 best friend for 2+ months

😎 Sunglasses

One of your best friends is also one of their best friends

😬 Grimacing Face

Your #1 best friend is also their #1 best friend

😏 Smirking Face

You are one of their best friends, but they're not one of yours

😊 Smiling Face

You are one of their best friends (but not #1)

🔥 Fire

You have a snapstreak (consecutive days of snapping)

What Does the S Emoji Specifically Mean?

The S emoji on Snapchat represents a "Super BFF" relationship. This means:

Mutual #1 Status - You are each other's top snap recipient
High Interaction - You send more snaps to each other than anyone else
Special Relationship - Indicates a very close friendship or relationship
Consistent Communication - Regular snap exchanges over time

How to Get the S Emoji

To achieve the S emoji status with someone:

Send Regular Snaps - Exchange snaps frequently with the person
Be Their Top Sender - Send more snaps to them than anyone else
Maintain Consistency - Keep up regular communication over time
Mutual Status - They must also send more snaps to you than anyone else
Wait for Update - Snapchat updates these statuses periodically

Other Snapchat Emoji Meanings

💯 100

100-day snapstreak

⌛ Hourglass

Snapstreak is about to end (send a snap soon!)

🎂 Birthday Cake

It's their birthday today

👀 Eyes

They rewatched your story (Snapchat+ feature)

Understanding Your Friend Status

To check your friend status with someone:

Open Snapchat - Launch the app and go to the Chat screen
Find the Person - Look for their name in your friends list
Check the Emoji - Look for the emoji next to their name
Understand the Meaning - Use this guide to interpret the emoji

Tips for Maintaining Friend Status

Pro Tips:

Send snaps regularly to maintain your status
Respond to snaps promptly to keep streaks alive
Don't worry too much about emoji status - focus on real friendships
Remember that emojis can change based on activity patterns

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can see your best friends by looking at the emojis next to friends' names in your friends list. The emojis indicate different relationship levels and interaction patterns.

Snapchat emojis update periodically based on your snap-sending patterns. The exact frequency varies, but they typically update within a few days of changes in your interaction patterns.

You cannot hide your best friends list from others. The emojis are visible to anyone who can see your friends list, which is typically only your friends.

If you don't want to be someone's best friend, you can reduce the frequency of snaps you send to them. The emoji status will change as your interaction patterns change.

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