facepalm emoji
An emoji depicting a woman with a medium-light skin tone performing a facepalm gesture, commonly used to express disappointment, embarrassment, or shame. This facepalm emoji is a widely recognizable symbol for 'can't believe this'.
There are different emoji meanings for facepalm emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely understood and used to express exasperation, embarrassment, or self-reproach, often in response to a foolish act or a cringe-worthy situation.
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage to Western cultures, but may also be used in a self-deprecating or humorous manner, acknowledging one's own mistake or awkwardness.