cold face
Unicode: 1F976
Description
A yellow circular face with downturned eyes, furrowed brows, and a small, open mouth, often with a blue-tinged hue representing coldness or shivering.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > face-unwell
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents feeling cold, shivering, freezing, or generally uncomfortable due to low temperatures. Can also express illness, especially cold-like symptoms.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 11.0 (2018) as part of the 'Freezing Face' concept. Its design distinctively features blue shading to emphasize the sensation of cold, quickly becoming a popular way to express discomfort from low temperatures in digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Complaining about weather: 'It's absolutely freezing outside! 🥶'
- Expressing discomfort: 'My hands are so cold I can't type! 🥶'
- Reacting to an air-conditioned room: 'Why is it so cold in here? 🥶'
- Indicating illness: 'Feeling a bit under the weather, got the chills 🥶'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to convey physical coldness, discomfort in cold weather, or sometimes a metaphorical 'cold shoulder' (though less common).
East Asian culture:
Used similarly for physical coldness; may also be used in contexts of feeling unwell or experiencing chills.