100 Emoji Meaning Explained: Using & Responding to 💯

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Social media marketer Katelyn Rhoades explains how she uses the 💯 emoji

Co-authored by Katelyn Rhoades and Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Fact Checked

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Curious about what the 💯 emoji means? The 100 emoji is often another way of saying “keep it 100,” but it’s used in plenty of other ways, too. In this article, we’ll break down what the emoji means, how to use and respond to it, what other emojis to pair with it, and more. You’ll be an emoji expert in no time! 💯

💯 Emoji Meaning

Social media marketer Katelyn Rhoades says the 💯 emoji indicates 100% approval or agreement. The 💯 can also mean something is cool or authentic. The emoji is also used to emphasize an achievement, express support or approval, or for motivation. This emoji is often used in academic or athletic settings.

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What does the 💯 emoji mean?

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The 100 emoji (💯) means “keep it 100.” The slang phrase “keep it 100” is an evolution of “keep it real.” This is the typical meaning of the 💯(100) emoji. It indicates authenticity, sincerity, honesty, and “realness.”^{[1]
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- “I’ll talk to you soon. Keep it 💯”
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It emphasizes achievement and success. The 💯 resembles a grade on a test or a piece of homework and is sometimes used to signify a real or metaphorical perfect score. People often use it in academic and athletic settings to indicate that something was done perfectly.^{[2]
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- “I finally got that promotion at work! 💯”
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The 100 emoji expresses support or agreement. Rhoades says if she totally agrees with something someone says, she’ll respond with 💯, similar to saying, “Yep, nail on the head, 100%.”^{[3]
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Katelyn Rhoades
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Expert Interview} When someone makes a good point, using this emoji shows you agree with them. Similarly, if someone sends you a 💯 after you’ve asked them a question, it’s their way of saying “yes.” Rhoades says she often sends a 💯 to indicate something is locked down and 100% happening.^{[4]
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- Them: “Do you want to go to the movies this weekend?”
- You: “💯”
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It can be used for motivation or celebration. The 💯 emoji is often used in motivational posts and moments of celebration to express hype and excitement. People sometimes use the emoji in this context when making sports commentary.^{[5]
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- “You got this! 💯”
- “Just passed my driving test! 💯”
If you see a 💯 and a 🔥 (fire emoji) next to someone’s name on Snapchat, it means that you’ve snapped with that person for 100 days in a row.^{[6]
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How to Use the 💯 Emoji

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Use the 100 emoji to compliment someone for being true to themselves. If a friend or family member makes a tough decision, send this emoji to tell them that you recognize they’re staying true to who they are. Similarly, you might also send a lone 💯 if someone does something that they’re known for.^{[7]
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- “Hey! I heard you quit your job to start your own business! Congrats! 💯”
- If someone breaks up with their partner because they’d been treated poorly, you might say, “I know it’s hard right now, but I’m proud of you 💯”
- Send multiple 💯 emojis to really emphasize it, like, “I see you! 💯 💯 💯”
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Agree with someone wholeheartedly with this emoji. If someone states an opinion that you agree with, the 💯 is a quick way of saying, “I totally agree.” You don’t even need to include any words in your response. The sole, “💯” will stand on its own.^{[8]
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- Them: “The new restaurant downtown is amazing!”
- You: “💯I’m going there again tonight!”
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Use a 💯 instead of “yes” to answer a question. If someone asks you a yes-or-no question, a sole 💯 will indicate “yes.” You can also use it to confirm a question where someone is presuming an answer, like “You’re going to the dance next weekend, right?”^{[9]
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- Any kind of question that requires elaboration or explanation won’t work with the 💯.
- For example, if someone asks you, “I’m going to pick up food. Want me to bring you a sandwich?” a 💯 will communicate, “Yeah, I’ll take a sandwich.”
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Express pride by putting a 💯 after an accomplishment. The 💯 can also be used like the 💪 emoji to signal that you’re proud of something. If you’re letting someone know you got a promotion, or you finally landed a date with your crush, you might throw a 💯 at the end to really emphasize how happy you are.
- “Finally got my driver’s license!! 💯”
- “I’m totally crushing it at work today 💯”
- “Guess who just landed tickets to the Drake concert 💯”
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Send a 💯 to encourage, motivate, or support someone. This particular usage is popular among entrepreneurs, hustlers, and all-around industrious people. If you want to encourage someone to do their best, throw a 💯 at the end of your statement to punctuate it with some upbeat energy.
- “You got this! 💯”
- “Good luck on the test today! 💯”
- “Stay on the grind 💯”
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Swap out “100” for the 💯 emoji and use it as a number. People will occasionally use the 100 emoji instead of the number 100. If you aced a test and someone asks you how you did, you can send them a lone 💯 to tell them that you crushed it.
- Them: “How’d you do on the chemistry test?”
- You: “💯💯💯”

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How to Respond to the 💯 Emoji

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Send a 💯 emoji back to signal agreement. If someone sent you a note about how they accomplished something, they’re motivated, or they’re looking forward to something and they included a 💯 at the end, you can send a 💯 back. They’ll understand that you’re agreeing with them.^{[10]
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- Them: “I can’t wait for the Billie Eilish concert this weekend! 💯”
- You: “💯”
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Thank them for the support if they’re being encouraging. If this emoji was sent as a supportive bit of reassurance or motivation, tell them you appreciate it. A simple “Thanks!” will suffice. If the 💯 came at the end of a longer note of encouragement, you can elaborate a bit.
- Them: “You’re going to ace this test! 💯”
- You: “Thanks! I need all the support I can get lol”
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Reply with a 😤, 💪, 🔥, or 😂 if they’re being ironic. There are a lot of memes out there surrounding the 💯 emoji, usually surrounding the “grindset” culture of people who work way too hard and pretend to “keep it real” when they’re not actually being authentic. If you want in on the joke, the 😤💯, 💪, 🔥, and 😂 emojis are all similarly meme-able.
- Them: “Can’t wait to go spend 8 hours of my life in the office! Grinding 💯”
- You: “💯😤💪”

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Where does the 💯 emoji come from?

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The 💯 was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Officially called “Hundred Points,” smartphone users first gained access to this emoji in 2010. It was designed to look like a grade on schoolwork because in Japan (where emojis were invented), teachers commonly use a red “100” stamp when students ace an exam.^{[11]
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Common 💯 Emoji Pairings

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Because 💯 is often used to represent success, celebrations, and motivations, it’s often paired with other celebratory emojis. If you really want to emphasize how you’re feeling, try using some of the following emojis alongside the 100 emoji:
- 👍(thumbs up emoji)
- 🏆(trophy emoji)
- 🏅(medal emoji)
- 💪(bicep emoji)
- 🎊(confetti ball emoji)
- 🎉(party popper emoji)
- ✅☑️✔️(checkmark emoji)
- ⭐(star emoji)
- 🔥(fire emoji)
- 🎯(target emoji)
- 🔝(top arrow emoji)
- 👏(hand clap emoji)

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