cry emoji
The cry emoji, depicting a yellow face with an open mouth and tears, signifies intense sadness or overwhelming happiness.
There are different emoji meanings for cry emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Predominantly used for sadness, disappointment, or to express emotional pain. Less commonly, it can denote being 'crying happy' or moved to tears by something positive.
- East Asian culture
- Often implies sympathy, deep sadness, or a very strong emotional reaction. Can also be used playfully for exaggerated crying or 'crying with laughter' in some contexts, similar to Face with Tears of Joy, but still leans more towards sadness.
