Sticking out your tongue is at once innocent and playful, yet mischievous and rebellious. This bold action naturally draws one’s eyes to the mouth, adding a striking element to any illustration.

Embrace your mischievous side with this collection of illustrations of characters sticking out their tongues.

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What does it mean when someone sticks their tongue out at you? While some might see it as a rude gesture, certain cultures do it as a form of greeting or a sign of respect. It can also be meant as a playful, sheepish, or arrogant gesture, all of which depend on the person’s accompanying facial expression. In some cases, it might even be interpreted as a sign of flirting—extra points if the person winks at you too!

From a subtle “blep” to a fully stuck-out tongue, today’s illustrations feature a wide range of tongue action (wink wink). Enjoy the characters’ cheeky expressions, and try not to get too tongue-tied!

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Depending on the situation, sticking your tongue out at someone can be seen as incredibly rude or playfully cute. If you can manage to read the situation right, you'll come across as charming as the subjects of the illustrations below!

Sweep Tosho (from Umamusume: Pretty Derby) looks precious and precocious with her tongue out, doesn't she?

Have any of the illustrations below got you licked?

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