partying face
Unicode: 1F973
Description
A yellow circular face with wide, white, circular eyes and a small, open mouth, often depicted with a look of surprise or terror. It has raised eyebrows and sometimes a light blue shade around the eyes.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > face-hat
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents fear, shock, terror, or extreme surprise. It can also convey a sense of 'oh my god' or being utterly spooked.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 10.0 (2017) as part of a batch of new expressive faces. It provides a more intense and often comically exaggerated alternative to the 😱 Face Screaming in Fear emoji.
Usage Examples
- Reacting to a horror movie: 'I can't believe that just happened! 1F973'
- After a near miss: 'Wow, that was close! 1F973'
- Hearing shocking news: 'No way! Is that true? 1F973'
- Seeing something creepy: 'What is that thing?! 1F973'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to express being scared, shocked, or horrified by something. Often used humorously to exaggerate fear.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often to denote extreme fright or surprise, sometimes in response to a sudden event or revelation.