face without mouth
Unicode: 1F636
Description
A yellow circular face with simple, oval-shaped eyes and a wide, open mouth, resembling a blank or neutral expression.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > face-neutral-skeptical
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents neutrality, blankness, speechlessness, or surprise. Can also be used to convey a sense of shock or a 'no words' moment.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). Its simple design allows for various interpretations depending on context, making it versatile for expressing a range of reactions from mild surprise to utter speechlessness.
Usage Examples
- Expressing mild surprise: 'Wait, really? 😮'
- Showing speechlessness: 'I mean, what can you even say to that... 😮'
- Conveying a neutral or blank reaction: 'And your thoughts on this? 😮'
- Reacting to something unexpected: 'They actually did it 😮'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used for neutrality, expressing mild surprise, or when someone is 'at a loss for words.'
East Asian culture:
Can be used to express a sense of shock, speechlessness, or a 'jaw-dropping' moment, sometimes with a comedic undertone.