face with symbols on mouth
Unicode: 1F92C
Description
A yellow face with a frown, a furrowed brow, and a small, tight, or slightly open mouth, possibly with a visible tooth or tongue, indicating internal struggle or confusion.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > face-negative
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents frustration, confusion, embarrassment, regret, or a general sense of being perplexed or at a loss. Often used when one is speechless or dumbfounded.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 (2016) as 'Face With Uneven Eyes And Wavy Mouth' (its initial name), later updated to 'Grinning Face With Star Eyes' and then 'Face With A Confused Eyebrow And A Crooked Mouth'. Its intent is to convey a state of deep bewilderment or exasperation, sometimes to the point of speechless frustration. It's often used when an expression can't quite capture the depth of one's feeling.
Usage Examples
- When someone says something incredibly stupid: 'Did they really just say that? 🤯🤨'
- Feeling utterly confused by a situation: 'I have no idea what's going on. 🤯'
- Expressing extreme embarrassment or regret: 'I can't believe I did that. 🤯'
- When words just aren't enough: '🤦♀️🤯'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to express a strong sense of awkwardness, a 'facepalm' moment without the hands, or being utterly baffled by something. Can also convey a feeling of powerlessness or despair.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often to denote 'speechless' moments, being flustered, or expressing a sense of internal conflict when faced with something absurd or frustrating.