Key Takeaways
What this is about
This article is about a short WhatsApp moment: a handmade emoji “figure,” a warm message to a dad, and the tiny code “X7” that can carry real feeling.
Why the number matters
“X7” is often read as “kisses times seven,” meaning “many kisses.” The exact number is usually taste, not a strict rule.
What the app message means
When WhatsApp shows “You deleted this message,” it points to a deleted send, and the wording can vary by delete option and device.
Story & Details
A late-December chat, already past
On December twenty-two, two thousand twenty-five, a WhatsApp exchange in Mexico (North America) showed a voice call that lasted twenty-two minutes, and later a video call that lasted two minutes. The next day, December twenty-three, a short voice note lasted forty-four seconds.
A character built from parts
Between those calls and the voice note, someone made a small “drawing” by stacking emojis like building blocks: a hat, then a face, then arms, then clothes, then shoes. It read like a tiny character assembled one piece at a time.
A direct line for a dad
Right after the emoji figure, the message was simple and proud: Dad, you are very strong. That single line set the tone. Warm, close, and playful.
The little code: X7
Then came “X7.” In many texting habits, an “x” can stand in for a kiss at the end of a message. Add a number, and it becomes “kisses times seven,” or just “lots of kisses.” The seven is not special math. It is a human choice.
Why seven, not five or eight
People often pick a number that feels big, but not too big. Seven also shows up in everyday culture as a “special” number, so it can feel natural. But there is no universal rule that says seven is correct and five is wrong.
Does it look like a mouth
Sometimes symbols get read like faces. An “x” can look like closed eyes. A “7” can look like a sharp little mouth. That visual read is possible, but the affectionate “x = kiss” reading is common in casual texting.
A small science note that helps
Many readers find seven “just right” because the human mind has limits in working memory. Classic research discussions often circle around small sets like seven items as a rough, memorable benchmark. That does not force “X7” to be the only choice, but it helps explain why seven feels like “a lot,” fast.
A tiny Dutch lesson, because small words travel
In the Netherlands (Europe), kisses are often written plainly, not as “x” marks. A few short examples show the idea:
“Kus.” This is one kiss, simple and direct.
“Kusjes.” This is little kisses: “kus” plus “-jes” for small, plural kisses.
“Veel kusjes.” Word by word: “veel” = many, “kusjes” = little kisses.
“Dikke kus.” Word by word: “dikke” = big, “kus” = kiss. This is warm and informal.
When time is part of the story
The visible timestamps mattered because they framed the flow: 5:51 PM local time in Mexico (North America) / 12:51 AM in the Netherlands (Europe) for the longer call, and 1:50 PM local time in Mexico (North America) / 8:50 PM in the Netherlands (Europe) for the short voice note.
Conclusions
A warm message can be tiny
A few emojis, one clear compliment to a dad, and two characters plus a number can do a lot of work.
The safest reading
“X7” most often lands as playful affection: many kisses, not a strict count, and not a puzzle with one official answer.
The app’s own footprint
“You deleted this message” is part of the modern chat landscape: messages can vanish, but the platform may leave a small sign behind.
Selected References
[1] WhatsApp Help Center — “How to delete voice messages” https://faq.whatsapp.com/1201272594577117
[2] Unicode Consortium — “UTS #51: Unicode Emoji” https://unicode.org/reports/tr51/
[3] U.S. National Library of Medicine (PMC) — “George Miller’s Magical Number of Immediate Memory in Retrospect” https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4486516/
[4] Wikipedia — “Hugs and kisses” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugs_and_kisses
[5] Encyclopaedia Britannica — “Number symbolism: 7” https://www.britannica.com/topic/number-symbolism/7
[6] YouTube (BBC Learning English) — “Do emojis make language better? – 6 Minute English” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdu6GCU42zU
Appendix
Emoticon A face or feeling made from typed characters, such as “x3,” used to show emotion in plain text.
Emoji A small picture-character in text that can act like a gesture, a mood, or a mini scene.
Kiss mark (x) A casual texting habit where “x” stands for a kiss at the end of a message, sometimes repeated or paired with a number to suggest “many.”
Memory (working memory) A short, limited mental space used to hold a few items in mind at once, often discussed in classic research as a small set that people can manage easily.
Time conversion A simple matching of one local clock to another, so the same moment is shown in Mexico (North America) and in the Netherlands (Europe).
Voice note A short audio message sent inside a chat, often used when typing feels too slow or too flat.
WhatsApp A messaging app used for text, calls, video calls, and voice notes, with built-in options to delete sent content.
Zero Width Joiner (ZWJ) An invisible Unicode character used to join separate symbols into one combined display in some emoji sequences.
My Diary - Leonardo Cardillo 