On the agenda are new facial expressions, outstretched hands, handshakes, nests, an ID card and even a troll.

In terms of emotions, the next slew of emojis promises a face with open eyes and hand over its mouth, another peeking through hands over its eyes, as well as a dotted outline smiley and one holding back tears.

Various hands, in several skin colours, are also proposed, with some outstretched, others in a handshake, and some making heart shapes.

Other new arrivals include crowned characters and pregnant men.

Other amusing new additions this year include a troll, coral, nests (empty or with eggs), beans, a slide, a crutch, an X-ray, a low battery, an ID card and a disco ball.

The list is expected to be finalized by the Unicode Consortium in September, before starting to roll out later this year.