What does the winking face emoji mean in the UK? I just moved here and back home, winking means flirting... does it mean the same thing here?

My colleagues are sending me wink emojis after their very normal/professional pings... is this just standard here?

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Everyone wants to shag you mate

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Flirt back aaalll da wayyy.

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And of course🍆

Bomboclaaaaaat

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Could imply them being cheeky or sarcastic

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It’s on. Be cool.

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It's normally to show that someone isn't taking a situation seriously and you shouldn't be.

Dont worry it isn't flirting....unless you want it to be 🤔

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I'm from US, currently in London. I don't assume winking means flirting. Usually just means they're making a joke.

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;0) how you doin’?

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Just joking / sarcastic / don’t worry

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Loving the very British humour here.. hoping it isn’t lost on the Americans 😂😂

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I’m not. I mean I can’t be American. I know what irony is!

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