money-mouth face
Unicode: 1F911
Description
A yellow circular face with a hand covering its mouth, eyes wide open, and an embarrassed or awestruck expression.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > face-tongue
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents embarrassment, surprise, shock, awe, or humility. Sometimes used to show a slight awkwardness or to 'cover' a mistake.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 8.0 (2015) as part of a set of new expressions. Its design suggests a modest or surprised reaction, often seen in situations where one is 'caught off guard' or is feeling a bit shy or overwhelmed.
Usage Examples
- Receiving a compliment: 'Oh, stop it, you! 🤭'
- After a minor gaffe: 'Did I just say that out loud? 🤭'
- Expressing humble surprise: 'I can't believe I won! 🤭'
- Showing modesty: 'It was nothing, really 🤭'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to express embarrassment or modest surprise, often after a compliment or a slightly awkward situation.
East Asian culture:
Can be used similarly for embarrassment, but also for modesty, humility, or even a 'cute' way of being flustered.