What Does the 🥹 Emoji Mean?

The 🥹 (face holding back tears) emoji may not have as much history as other commonly used and beloved emojis, but it does hold a special place in our hearts.

Its face showcases conflicting emotions. Is it joyful? Sad? Somewhere in between? If you're having a bit of trouble deciphering this multifaceted emoji, we're here to help.

What 🥹 Means

The face holding back tears emoji debuted in 2021, giving it plenty of time to come into common use in texting. Its gentle expression contains multitudes, combining a smiling mouth with tear-filled eyes and sad eyebrows to depict those moments when you're feeling so happy you could cry—or the opposite.

 

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Positive Interpretations of 🥹

This unique emotion is applicable to a lot of situations in a positive light. These can include receiving great news, feeling grateful for someone or something or even expressing admiration. Basically, you're so overrun with positive emotions you can't help but shed a tear or two. But whether someone does use this emoji positively depends entirely on the context.

 

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Negative Interpretations of 🥹

On the other hand, some people might use the face holding back tears emoji when they're feeling sad or fearful but are trying to appear calm and collected. For example, it's used when people feel embarrassed or something overwhelming happens. They want to maintain a brave face, despite the difficulties they're experience. People might also use this emoji about something that's technically not a big deal, but making them feel big feelings.

 

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